Washington Nationals routs Seattle Mariners 8-3
Game Summary
Washington Nationals topped Seattle Mariners 8-3. A comfortable 5-run margin reflected Washington Nationals's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 1st. Washington Nationals pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Colt Emerson led Seattle Mariners's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Seattle Mariners reliever Alex Hoppe threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
CJ Abrams led Washington Nationals's offense, going 3-for-4, 2 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Brad Lord threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Seattle Mariners starter Luis Castillo: 5.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 4 K, 2 BB (84 pitches). Bullpen: 2.3 IP, 3 ER, 3 K (ERA 11.57).
Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 5 K, 0 BB (81 pitches). The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.0 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Seattle Mariners: 8 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.258). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Cole Young (2-for-5), Mitch Garver (2-for-4).
Washington Nationals: 8 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.296).
Multi-hit games: CJ Abrams (3-for-4, 2 RBI), José Tena (2-for-4).