Did Mariners' Ninth-Inning Rally Sink Nationals at Nationals Park?

The Seattle Mariners improved their record to 28-26 with a 9-5 victory over the Washington Nationals, who now stand at 23-28. The game, held at Nationals Park, saw the Mariners secure a win with a final score of 9-5.

Seattle's offense was highlighted by a significant ninth-inning rally where they scored three runs on three hits. This late surge was pivotal in sealing their victory. Throughout the game, the Mariners accumulated ten hits and nine runs without committing any errors. Their scoring began in the second inning when they capitalized on an error by Washington to bring in one run.

In the fourth inning, Seattle added three more runs on three hits, showcasing their offensive depth. Despite being held scoreless from innings five through seven, they managed another two-run burst in the eighth inning before their decisive ninth-inning performance.

Mariners' pitching staff also played a crucial role in this win. The bullpen faced twelve batters and struck out five while allowing two earned runs over three innings pitched. Starter Austin Voth contributed significantly with six innings of work, giving up only three earned runs and striking out one batter.

On defense, Seattle maintained a perfect fielding percentage with no errors committed throughout the game. They recorded twenty-seven putouts and eight assists.

Washington's efforts were led by four hits and four runs scored during an explosive seventh inning that briefly brought them back into contention. However, it wasn't enough to overcome Seattle's consistent offensive pressure.

The Nationals managed eight hits overall but struggled against Seattle’s pitching staff which limited them to just five earned runs across nine innings pitched.

Looking ahead for fans of both teams: The Mariners will host their next game against Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 27th at 8:40 PM Eastern Time (5:40 PM Pacific Time). Fans can catch all action live via MLB Network broadcast.