Mariners closer Danny Farquhar struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning to close out the Athletics Tuesday night in Oakland.

Farquhar picked up his eighth save of the season as he went 1-2-3 for the Mariners on only 15 pitches. His ERA is now at 4.79.

The 26-year-old has earned saves in three consecutive appearances since blowing his third of the year. He's gone 8 for 9 over his last nine appearances overall.