(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.