Mariners pitcher James Paxton turned in an excellent debut Wednesday, allowing just two hits and two walks in seven scoreless innings while striking out nine in his team's 8-2 win over the Angels.
Paxton put together four solid starts in his major-league debut in September, and he kept it going with Wednesday's win. He gave up a double and a walk in the first inning but cruised from there. He'll face the same opponent in a rematch at home Tuesday.