TORONTO -- James Paxton pitched seven strong innings to win for the first time in three starts, Seth Smith doubled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Blue Jays 2-1 on Friday night, snapping Toronto's winning streak at three.
Seattle won consecutive games for the first time since a four-game run from June 30 to July 3.
The Mariners have won five straight and 14 of 20 against AL East opponents this season.
Paxton (3-4) allowed one run and three hits. He walked one and struck out nine, one shy of his season-high.