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Mariners sweep Rays at Safeco Field

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Ariel Miranda takes a moment to adjust his cap against the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Sunday, June 4, 2017, in Seattle. Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)



SEATTLE (AP) — Ariel Miranda pitched a four-hitter for his first career complete game, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 on Sunday to sweep their weekend series.
Miranda (6-2) struck out a career-high nine and walked one. He has allowed only seven earned runs in 30 innings over his last five starts.
Nelson Cruz hit a two-run homer and Mike Zunino picked up two more RBIs in Seattle’s seventh win in eight games. Jarrod Dyson also drove in two runs.
Tampa Bay right-hander Erasmo Ramirez (3-1) pitched 4 2/3 innings against his first major league team, allowing four runs and seven hits.

 

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