Millwood, Mariners edge Red Sox

12:04 AM, Sep 6, 2012   |    comments
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Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Kevin Millwood pitched six strong innings to lead the Seattle Mariners past the Boston Red Sox, 2-1, on Wednesday.

Millwood (5-12) surrendered the lone run on four hits and three walks and also struck out three to earn his first win since July 28.

Dustin Ackley drove in a pair of runs for the Mariners, winners in three of their last four.

Tom Wilhelmsen stranded a runner in the ninth to pick up his 24th save.

Aaron Cook (3-9) was tagged with the loss after allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out five over six innings.

Cody Ross went 3-for-4 with a double and drove in the only run for Boston, which has dropped eight of nine.

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