Mariners left-hander James Paxton allowed a leadoff home run to the Astros' George Springer but nothing after that with he and the bullpen coming in a 2-1 victory over Houston on Monday.
Mariners starter Felix Hernandez lasted 6 1/3 innings and he allowed five hits, no walks and struck out seven in a solid start against the Oakland Athletics. The difference? A two-run home run after a balk, no-balk call in the first inning.
Felix Hernandez's solid start wasn't enough in a 2-1 loss to the Athletics on Sunday but the Mariners still took the series. Manager Scott Servais discusses Sean Manaea, solid bullpen.