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SEATTLE -- Dallas Keuchel tried to deflect the praise of his manager and teammates after his second complete game in his last three starts. Nuggets Jerseys 2020 . But there is no denying the stellar performances Keuchel has delivered over the last month. The Houston left-hander pitched a four-hitter in leading the Astros to a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Keuchel (6-2) struck out six, walked none and allowed just an unearned run that scored on a throwing error in the second inning. He went 8 2-3 innings in a victory over the Angels in his last start, the only thing keeping him from three straight complete games. "He is definitely in a groove right now. Its a joy to watch," manager Bo Porter said. Keuchel has been nearly unhittable in his last four starts. He has earned four victories, thrown two complete games, walked just one and struck out 28. Hes allowed just four earned runs with a 1.08 ERA over that span. "Hes been lights out," first baseman Marc Krauss said. "Hes been everything you can ask for and more lately." Keuchel said hes not trying to nibble at the strike zone anymore; an approach that cost him at times as a rookie last season. Instead, hes trying to be more aggressive with his pitches. "Im just trying to attack the zone," Keuchel said. "Im not trying to be too fine anymore. Thats what I did my rookie year and obviously I had more walks than strikeouts." "Im just trying to go out there and help the team to the best of my ability." Krauss and George Springer hit two-run homers off Hisashi Iwakuma (3-1), who allowed a season-high nine hits. Seattle took the early lead with a two-out rally in the second inning. Mike Zunino and Michael Saunders each singled to put runners on first and second. Cole Gillespie followed with a dribbler off the end of the bat up the third-base line. Keuchel fielded the ball and threw wide of first base down the right-field line as Zunino scored. Keuchel retired the next 14 batters and faced the minimum 22 batters after Gillespies single in the second. Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon wasnt as impressed with Keuchels outing. He called Keuchel "average" and put the onus on his offence for not getting the job done. "I saw average stuff," McClendon said. "We didnt swing the bats very good. At some point, youve got to stop giving credit to average pitchers. That becomes a broken record. At some point, weve got to start swinging the bats." Meanwhile, the Astros finally broke through in the sixth inning. Jose Altuve singled and Springer followed with a two-run blast to left field for his fourth homer in his last three games. It was also Springers seventh home run of the month. Krauss added his homer in the seventh to extend the lead to 4-1, matching the most runs Iwakuma allowed this season. NOTES: Houston optioned OF L.J. Hoes to Triple-A Oklahoma City following the game and recalled OF Robbie Grossman. Grossman is expected to return to the lineup as the teams every day left fielder. ... Houston C Carlos Corporan was the only Astros batter that failed to get a hit. ... Mariners OF James Jones had his streak of hits in his first 15 starts and last 14 straight games ended with a 0-for-4 performance. ... Seattle 2B Robinson Canos streak of reaching base in a career-high 31 straight games also ended with a 0-for-4 day. ... McClendon didnt rule out the possibility of LHP James Paxton rejoining the starting rotation following a rehab start for Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday night. Paxton allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits with two walks and five strikeouts in a 62-pitch outing. Paxton has been on the disabled list since April 9 with a strained left latissimus dorsi muscle. Nuggets Jerseys China . At least 90 players who had college eligibility remaining are expected to enter the draft, shattering last years record number of 73. 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Canada and Russia battle for gold, on now across the TSN network #HereWeGo #WJC2015 pic.twitter.com/hlRv7OK4aP — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015Just 23 seconds into the game, Anthony Duclair put the Canadian team on the board! 23 seconds in, Duclair scores the opening goal. 1-0 Canada all across the TSN network #HereWeGo #WJC2015 pic.twitter.com/w6voNWAgiF — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015 .@aduclair10 opens the scoring for Canada just 23 seconds into the game #BigPlay #TSN @CanadianTire - http://t.co/1iCVGFdAC8 — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 6, 2015And quickly after, Nick Paul notched his 3rd of the tournament to make it 2-0. .@NickPaul27 makes it 2-0 for Canada #BigPlay #TSN #HereWeGo @CanadianTire - http://t.co/0KfTcgaHXo — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 6, 2015The Russian team quickly answered making the score 2-1, so we at TSN took some time to meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other familiar faces (former TSN anchor Jay Onrait) to get our minds off it. .@TSNRyanRishaug chats with the Prime Minister @pmharper at the Gold medal game #HereWeGo #WJC2015 pic.twitter.com/bKiClEpfny — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015 #TSN Behind the Scenes: its Jay! @JayOnrait pic.twitter.com/B78srjGLgt — TSN PR (@TSN_PR) January 6, 2015Before we knew it, it was time for the second period to begin. The second period of the Gold medal game begins now across the TSN network, Canada leads 2-1 #HereWeGo #WJC2015 pic.twitter.com/wrRHk0NxaJ — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015 Period 2! #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/uXvIMA8P4J — BarDown (@BarDown) January 6, 2015And thats when phenom stud Connor McDavid struck! .@cmcdavid97 restores Canadas two-goal lead against Russia #BigPlay #TSN #HereWeGo @CanadianTire - http://t.co/KoGnsw3yc7 — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 6, 2015 McDavid!!!! #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/e0njw0JpX5 — BarDown (@BarDown) January 6, 2015 Never give Connor McDavid room, world. Hell make you pay for it. — Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) January 6, 2015Max Domi quickly followed McDavid with a goal of his own. .@max_domi shot is tipped in by Sam Reinhart, Canada up 5-1 #BigPlay #TSN @CanadianTire - http://t.co/hHobNEMTlf — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 6, 2015 DOMI! #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/b7TgX2mWnP — BarDown (@BarDown) January 6, 2015And things were looking beautiful... This is how we feel about the game so far....#HereWeGo #CANvsRUS pic.twitter.com/8erWVR8qs7 — BarDown (@BarDown) January 6, 2015... until the unthinkable happened. The Russians scored three times in under four minutes and the Canadian faithful had been turned on their head. Damn pic.twitter.com/F6A2I5Ccdz — BarDown (@BarDown) January 6, 2015 Oh boy.... pic.twitter.com/kr58gQlpbK — BarDown (@BarDown) January 6, 2015 Russia puts in another PP goal drawing within 1. Canadas lead down to 5-4 across the TSN network #HereWeGo #WJC2015 pic.twitter.com/reEEV1GvNQ — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015 Thats the 2nd craziest period Ive seen over the past 4-5 years. We all know what the craziest was... — Bryan Hayes (@HayesTSN) January 6, 2015 I think Im going to throw up — Kara Wagland (@Kara_Wagland) January 6, 2015 Having flashbacks. Somebody make it stop #WJC2015 — Producer Tim (@TVProducerTim) January 6, 2015 Crowd rising ... what a roller coaster ride & still a long way to go — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) January 6, 2015 This Canadian team hasnt faced true adversity yet. Havent even trailed. And now we see what theyre like on the high wire, in heavy winds — Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) January 6, 2015Its safe to say Canadians were sweating... 3rd Period gonna be like #CANvsRUS pic.twitter.com/Ynle8107PE — Mastermind (@MastermindLive) January 6, 2015But Canadians were still confident! Im still confident! #HereWeGo Big 3rd period from Team Canada!!!! — Kate Beirness (@KateBeirness) January 6, 2015 Relax...we r fine. #Regroup. #Refocus #Safeisdeath — Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) January 6, 2015And Tyler Seguin was... possibly flipping back and forth between The Bachelor and the game. I mean Im all for the Bachelor but how are you not watching this game. Lets go Canada #WJC — Tyler Seguin (@tseguinofficial) January 6, 2015The Canadians needed a super hero! Canada is gonna need a "super" 3rd period, eh....#HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/zaNfRcNQ8I — BarDown (@BarDown) January 6, 2015The fellas at TSN were breaking it down, and letting everyone know what it would take for the Canadian team to win. #TSN Behind the Scenes: @tsnjamesduthie and @TSNBobMcKenzie owning the desk at the intermission. #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/ayyB6EV653 — TSN PR (@TSN_PR) January 6, 2015But hockey is what Canada does! The best game you can name. Video by @TheJordanMady https://t.co/O9Y61V9Imy — Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) January 6, 2015And the third period... lets just say it was a nail-bitter. ....a little nervous right now.... pic.twitter.com/vnetogjZ4P — BarDown (@BarDown) January 6, 2015There was even a TSN jersey in the crowd! #TSN jersey spotted in the crowd pic. Wholesale Nuggets Jerseys. twitter.com/P2Z6v5DAQX — TSN PR (@TSN_PR) January 6, 2015The crowd was there from start to finish to help the boys out. Lets go Canada https://t.co/2OKL7kf3js — BarDown (@BarDown) January 6, 2015And during the last minute of play, everyone in Canada was holding their breath. 1 min to go...Canada leads Russia 5-4 across the TSN network #HereWeGo — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015 38 seconds left ... icing on Canada ... everyone standing — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) January 6, 2015 Canadian hockey fans are collectively reaching for their heart medication — Aaron Bronsteter (@aarbron) January 6, 2015THEY HAD DONE IT, CANADA... YOUR 2015 WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONS! The drought is over…Canada defeats Russia to win the 2015 World Junior Championship #HereWeGold pic.twitter.com/TPSHPAFb53 — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015 Unforgettable moment. Vine by @TheJordanMady https://t.co/7TN92t7kuu — Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) January 6, 2015 Gold! pic.twitter.com/cbvYY3FBld — SportsCentre (@SportsCentre) January 6, 2015 CANADA WINS GOLD!!!! #BigPlay #TSN @CanadianTire - http://t.co/GX8Z45pSl8 — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 6, 2015 Back on top....GOLD!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done boys...made Canada proud!!! Unreal tournament! #GoCanadaGo #HereWeGo ?????? — Kate Beirness (@KateBeirness) January 6, 2015 What a game! Gold at last. #HereWeGo — Natasha Staniszewski (@tvnatasha) January 6, 2015 Speechless. — Gord Miller (@GMillerTSN) January 6, 2015 #Canada wins! A view from inside!! AMAZING!!! https://t.co/Dq1sXUzMaD — BarDown (@BarDown) January 6, 2015 GOLD FOR OUR CANADIAN BOYS ?????? pic.twitter.com/Lm7krw0sSR — Top Shelf Puck (@Top_Shelf_Puck) January 6, 2015 Canadian butts just became 90% less clenched — Stats Canada (@stats_canada) January 6, 2015 Congratulations to #TeamCanada for winning gold in the #WJC2015 #GoCanadaGo — NBA Canada (@nbacanada) January 6, 2015 Congratulations to team Canada! Gold Medal champs! #HereWeGold pic.twitter.com/uUYvKeadNl — CFL Official Feed (@CFL) January 6, 2015 Canadas top 3 players of the Gold medal game #HereWeGold #WJC2015 pic.twitter.com/F4SWKa5TJB — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015Hockey players watching the game were reacting to Canadas huge win. What an atmosphere at the ACC. Fun game to watch — James van Riemsdyk (@JVReemer21) January 6, 2015 What a game! On top once again! ???? well deserved boys. — Jared McCann (@jaredmccann19) January 6, 2015 What an awesome game. Congrats @HockeyCanada. Gotta give it up for Russia too. Hockey is alive and well. — Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) January 6, 2015 Congrats to Team Canada on bringing home the GOLD! #HereWeGo #OhCanada — Jamie Benn (@jamiebenn14) January 6, 2015The boys lined up and it was time to receive the gold! #HereWeGold — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 6, 2015 Watch Canada receive their gold medals!!!!! #BigPlay #TSN @CanadianTire - http://t.co/2lVg2uIG3Y — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 6, 2015 GOLD!!! #WJC2015 #CANvsRUS pic.twitter.com/lvXqz6XaHf — Team Canada Men (@HC_Men) January 6, 2015 ON NOW: Gold medal ceremony all across the TSN network pic.twitter.com/mIHfPcaqi3 — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015And Curtis Lazar accepted the WJC trophy on behalf of the team. Curtis Lazar accepts the WJC trophy on behalf of Team Canada #HereWeGo #WJC2015 pic.twitter.com/DI1ufNRTgU — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015The raising of the Canadian flag and singing of O Canada. #HereWeGo Canada. Gold. pic.twitter.com/Zr081cNrWW — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 6, 2015 Canadian National Anthem #HereWeGold pic.twitter.com/dxGmxcI9LB — TSN 1050 Toronto (@TSN1050Radio) January 6, 2015 OHHH CANADA!!!! The Canadian flag is raised at the ACC #BigPlay #TSN @CanadianTire - http://t.co/k8jurIUs5i — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) January 6, 2015And the team picture was taken. Champions in 2015 #OhCanada #HereWeGold #WJC2015 pic.twitter.com/JyCEuebPbg — TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 6, 2015Hats off to James Duthie, Bob McKenzie and the entire TSN crew on a great tournament. 25th World Juniors for #TSN. True Privilege every year. Thanks for spending some of your holidays with us. — James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) January 6, 2015 Thx for the kind comments on WJC coverage. The tourney is a wonderful display of world-class hockey and its an honor/privilege to cover it. — Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) January 6, 2015Even the players themselves have begun to tweet out overjoyed reactions to winning gold! Canada wins Gold!!!!! #GoCanadaGo #HereWeGo #CanadasGame pic.twitter.com/tAtadKhWwZ — Connor McDavid (@97ConnorMcDavid) January 6, 2015 Canada is back on top baby!! So proud of the group of guys we had and its an awesome day to be Canadian!#2015WJC #GOLD #CanadianWay — Curtis Lazar (@CurtisLazar95) January 6, 2015What better way to start the year 2015... on top of the hockey world! ' ' '