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Another strong outing for Iwakuma as Mariners defeat Rangers

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Aug 18, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma (18) pitches against …

(The Sports Xchange) - Seattle starter Hisashi Iwakuma again showed he was in a groove as he allowed just two runs in seven innings to help the Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Tuesday.

Iwakuma, who had a no-hitter in his last outing against Baltimore, gave up just five hits in seven innings.

"I felt all right today," Iwakuma said. "I tried to keep the ball down in the zone, make early contact. I was able to do that.