(St. Petersburg, FL) -- Chris Flexen and Ty France were key pieces in the Mariners 8-2 win over the Rays in St. Petersburg. Flexen struck out six and allowed two runs in six-and-two-thirds innings to pick up his 10th win. France drove in three runs on three hits, including a solo homer. Jake Fraley drove in two runs on two hits. The series continues this afternoon.