Tillman leads Orioles past Mariners 3-1

By David Ginsburg

Associated Press

Published: Monday, Aug. 6 2012 7:41 p.m. MDT

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Baltimore Orioles' Nick Markakis follows through on a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 6, 2012, in Baltimore.

Gail Burton, Associated Press

Summary

Chris Tillman took a three-hit shutout into the eighth inning to extend a run of successful starts by Baltimore pitchers, and the Orioles beat Jason Vargas and the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Monday night.

BALTIMORE — Chris Tillman took a three-hit shutout into the eighth inning to extend a run of successful starts by Baltimore pitchers, and the Orioles beat Jason Vargas and the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Monday night.

Nick Markakis homered and Mark Reynolds had three hits and an RBI for the Orioles, who have won six of eight to improve to 58-51. Baltimore didn't record its 58th win last year until Sept. 9, one day after its 85th defeat.

Tillman (5-1) gave up one run, five hits and a walk in 7 1-3 innings. In two outings against Seattle this year, the right-hander has allowed one earned run in 15 2-3 innings.

The Mariners scored in the eighth to end a streak of 28 scoreless innings by Baltimore pitchers.

Jim Johnson worked the ninth for his 33rd save in 36 tries.

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