Jason Vargas gave up two runs over 8 2/3 innings in a loss to the Mariners on Saturday. The game was tied at 1-1 until Vargas gave up a pinch-hit RBI single to Dustin Ackley with two outs in the top of the ninth. The southpaw allowed 10 hits and no walks while striking out a pair. While Vargas took the loss, he has now allowed three earned runs or fewer in six straight starts and eight out of his last nine. He'll bring a 3.16 ERA into a start against the Angels next week.