Mariners' Nate Karns: Beats Athletics

Karns (3-1) beat the Athletics on Monday by allowing three runs on six hits over six innings. He struck out five while walking just one.

Analysis:

Karns was pulled in the seventh without recording an out in the frame after Khris Davis' second homer of the evening cut the Seattle lead down to one. He nonetheless emerged victorious thanks to a strong effort by the bullpen, and has now won three consecutive decisions. The 28-year-old should be well rested for Saturday's start in Houston after throwing a season-low 82 pitches.