(Anaheim, CA)  --  The Seattle Mariners are off to their best start since 1995 after defeating the Los Angeles Angels, 8-2.  It's only the third time in franchise history that the Mariners have begun a season with a 3-and-0 record.  James Paxton pitched seven shutout innings for Seattle, striking out nine.  Mike Zunino, Justin Smoak, and Corey Hart homered for the Mariners, who will open a four-game series at Oakland tonight.