Ladner’s James (Big Maple) Paxton tames Tigers to get Mariners back on track
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Date: 2017-04-27

Ladner’s James (Big Maple) Paxton tames Tigers to get Mariners back on track

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The Seattle Mariners have apparently started to tag Ladner southpaw James Paxton as Big Maple, a connection that works with his Canadian roots, the tattoo on right arm and his 6-foot-4, 235-pound frame.

He’s been performing worthy of a monicker. Paxton, who got roughed up last week by the Oakland Athletics after three dazzling outings to start the season, rebounded last night by holding the Detroit Tigers to four hits and no runs over seven innings in what became an 8-0 Mariners win on the road.

Paxton struck out nine and walked one batter as he improved his record to 3-0.