The Mariners (63-43) come away with a 2-0 win over the Astros (67-41) and move to just 3 games behind Houston in the American League West. James Paxton (9-4, 3.49 ERA) shut down the Astros with seven strong innings. He only allowed three hits, struck out eight, and didn’t walk a batter. The Mariners are now 3-4 against Houston this season with all three wins coming in games Paxton’s started.
Gerrit Cole (10-3, 2.55 ERA) was perfect through the first 4 innings, and had a no-hitter going through 5. But with 2 outs in the 6th, Nelson Cruz lined a double down the third base line scoring Jean Segura and Denard Span.