Did Nationals' Fourth Inning Surge Seal Victory Over Mariners?

The Washington Nationals improved their record to 22-27 with a decisive 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners, who now stand at 27-25. The game, held at Nationals Park, saw the home team dominate after a slow start.

Seattle took an early lead in the first inning with one hit and one run. However, that would be their only score of the game as Washington's pitching staff shut them down for the remaining eight innings. MacKenzie Gore earned his third win of the season, allowing just five hits and one run over seven innings while striking out eight batters.

The turning point came in the fourth inning when Washington's offense exploded with five hits leading to three runs. This surge was pivotal as it shifted momentum firmly in favor of the Nationals. They added two more runs in the sixth inning and another run in the eighth to seal their victory.

Washington's hitters were efficient throughout, accumulating eight hits overall including three home runs. Their batting average stood at .258 for this game with an on-base percentage of .281 and a slugging percentage of .548. Despite striking out five times, they managed to drive in six runs.

Seattle struggled offensively after their initial burst. They recorded only five hits across nine innings and failed to capitalize on any scoring opportunities beyond their lone first-inning run. George Kirby took his fifth loss of the season despite a solid performance where he allowed six hits but was let down by his team's lackluster offensive support.

Defensively both teams were flawless with no errors committed during playtime which lasted just over two hours under clear skies at 76 degrees Fahrenheit by game's end.

Looking ahead; fans can catch Washington’s next matchup against Seattle again on May 25th at Nationals Park starting from 8:05 PM Eastern Time broadcasted live via MASN2 network.