Mariners' Iwakuma outduels Braves' Minor, 2-0

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor (36) works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a game on Wednesday in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

0605 MINOR — Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor (36) works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a game on Wednesday in Atlanta. - photo by John Bazemore | Associated Press

ATLANTA— Lloyd McClendon's unusual lineup left the Seattle manager answering questions about his team's scoring potential. As it turned out, Hisashi Iwakuma and the Mariners' stingy bullpen didn't need much offense. Iwakuma combined with two relievers on a six-hit shutout and the streaking Mariners beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Wednesday to complete a two-game sweep.

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