(Seattle, WA) -- James Paxton and a pair of relievers combined to pitch a shut out as the Mariners blanked the Astros 2-0 at Safeco Field. Paxton struck out eight and tossed seven innings of scoreless ball to pick up the win. Nelson Cruz drove in a two-run double in the sixth and Edwin Diaz locked down his 40th save of the season. Seattle improved to 63-and-43.