Fury road to HOF? Mad Max wins No. 150

Paxton's 500th career K SEATTLE -- The Mariners' bullpen -- a strength for much of May -- went awry for a second straight night on Wednesday, as the Rangers rallied late for a 7-6 victory that took a little luster off a spectacular month for James Paxton.

Paxton was pulled with a 4-2 lead after five innings, but a relief crew that had allowed just one run in 27 1/3 innings prior to Tuesday's 9-5 loss couldn't slam the door again, as Texas scored four runs in the seventh.

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