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Rays Beat Mariners to Stop 4-Game Skid

Strong eight innings from Edwin Jackson keys shutout

By Chip Bayers,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 10, 2008 3:18 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Edwin Jackson allowed two hits in eight innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 Thursday to stop a four-game losing streak. A 15-game loser in 2007, Jackson combined on a three-hitter and improved to 2-0. He didn't get his first victory until June 24 last season and had nine losses before getting his second win nearly a month later.

Eric Hinske homered off Miguel Batista (0-2) and Mike DiFelice drove in three runs to help the Rays win for the first time since Jackson allowed one run in six innings to beat the New York Yankees on Saturday. DiFelice had a RBI single off Batista, who gave up four runs and eight hits in six-plus innings.

Seattle Mariners starter Miguel Batista pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 10, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Seattle Mariners starter Miguel Batista pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 10, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla.   (AP Photo)
Tampa Bay Rays starter Edwin Jackson pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Tampa Bay Rays starter Edwin Jackson pitches against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, in St. Petersburg, Fla.   (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Seattle Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre bobbles a ball hit by Tampa Bay Rays' Jonny Gomes during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Beltre was charges with an error on the play.
Seattle Mariners third baseman Adrian Beltre bobbles a ball hit by Tampa Bay Rays' Jonny Gomes during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Beltre was charges...   (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Shawn Riggans, right, chases down a wide throw to the plate as Seattle Mariners Yuniesky Betancourt during the inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP PhotoSteve Nesius)
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Shawn Riggans, right, chases down a wide throw to the plate as Seattle Mariners Yuniesky Betancourt during the inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 9, 2008 in St. Petersburg,...   (AP Photo)
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