Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014, in Seattle.SEATTLE – Felix Hernandez allowed one run in eight innings, extending his major league record streak of games with at least seven innings and two or fewer runs to 15, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Tuesday.
Hernandez (12-3) struck out eight and walked one. His earned run average dropped to an American League-leading 1.97.
Alex Wood (7-9) worked six innings, allowing five hits, just one earned run, walked four and struck out five for the Braves, who have lost seven in a row. Jason Heyward had two hits in defeat.
Fernando Rodney allowed a run in the ninth but earned his 31st save in 34 opportunities.
Hernandez also tied Gaylord Perry’s 1974 streak of 15 straight starts with at least seven innings and allowing two or fewer earned runs.