Mariners ride Robbie Ray's strong start to victory over Twins

Robbie Ray pitched seven strong innings in his Seattle debut as the Mariners defeated the host Minnesota Twins 2-1 in the Major League Baseball season opener for both teams Friday afternoon.

Mitch Haniger hit a two-run home rim for the Mariners after the scheduled opener in Minneapolis was delayed a day because of inclement weather in the Twin Cities.

Gio Urshela hit a solo shot in his debut for the Twins.

Ray, a left-