James Paxton (12-3) pitched brilliantly again Friday night, picking up his American League second-leading 12th win of the season, as the Mariners downed the Royals 5-2. In six complete innings, Paxton gave up two runs (both earned) while striking out seven and walking only one.
Fantasy implications: This was Paxton's seventh straight quality start and win in as many tries going back to July 2nd. He threw 95 pitches, 67 which were for strikes. The two runs which he surrendered were on a two-out RBI single by Brandon Moss in the fifth inning, and a two-out wild pitch in the sixth, allowing Whit Merrifield to score from third. Seattle's left-handed ace now leads the American League with a 2.70 ERA, and enjoys a brilliant 1.09 WHIP. Paxton is currently pitching as well as any other pitcher in the Majors. His next scheduled start is on Wednesday against the Angels in Seattle.
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