Walker dazzles as Mariners down Twins

Taijuan Walker has never pitched better.

The Seattle Mariners right-hander put on a show Friday night in Minneapolis, dominating the Minnesota Twins. He threw a complete game, allowing only one hit - a solo home run to Miguel Sano - and tied his career high by striking out 11.

The Mariners won 6-1, and Walker joined elite Seattle company with his brilliant performance:

Walker improved to 8-7 with the win, and dropped his ERA to 4.73. He went into Friday night's game with a 6.26 ERA in July, having allowed 19 earned runs in 27 1/3 innings, so let's say he made up for some lost time Friday night.

The complete game was the second of Walker's career, and the 22-year-old's sublime effort snapped a four-game Seattle losing streak.