Paxton, Gamel power Mariners to 4-1 win over Astros

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Seattle Mariners' Ben Gamel (16) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

KRISTIE RIEKEN, AP Sports Writer

HOUSTON (AP) — James Paxton had another strong start against Houston and rookie Ben Gamel powered the offense with a two-run homer to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-1 win over the Astros on Wednesday.

Paxton (9-3) allowed six hits and one run in seven innings, after not allowing a run in his previous two starts against Houston this season. It’s the fourth straight win for Paxton, who struck out seven.

Houston Astros’ Marwin Gonzalez watches his double during the second inning
of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, July 19, 2017,
in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston starter Charlie Morton (7-4) retired the first nine batters and the Astros led 1-0 before Jean Segura led off the fourth with a single. Gamel’s first homer since June 23 came next to put Seattle up 2-1.

Segura had two hits and Robinson Cano and Mike Zunino drove in a run apiece for the Mariners, who won for the sixth time in seven games. Edwin Diaz pitched a scoreless ninth for his 18th save.

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