Jake Fraley had a two-run single during a five-run third and Chris Flexen went 6u2154 solid innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Monday night.
Fraley, who was activated before the game after being on the COVID-19 injured list since July 18, also made a diving catch in left field on Brandon Lowe’s liner in the third. He went 2 for 4 with a walk and stole a base.
Flexen (10-5) gave up two runs and seven hits, helping the Mariners move within three games of Oakland, which currently holds the second AL wild card.