Washington Nationals Score Record Extra-Inning Runs Against Mariners

The Washington Nationals have recently displayed a potent and resurgent offense, exemplified by scoring 10 runs in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking the second-highest run total in a first inning since 1961. This offensive surge includes three consecutive games with at least nine runs, despite recent slumps from key player CJ Abrams, as other contributors like Josh Bell and Luis Garcia Jr. have stepped up significantly. Bell has notably rebounded with multiple home runs, while Garcia has shown consistent hitting without strikeouts. The Nationals also demonstrated their offensive ceiling in an extra-innings victory over the Seattle Mariners, scoring seven runs in the 10th inning, the most by the franchise in an extra inning and the highest in MLB this season. Their recent success is reflected in winning 11 of their past 15 games and scoring at least nine runs in the last four, signaling growing confidence and potential for this young team. Manager Dave Martinez and players like Nathaniel Lowe acknowledge this burgeoning momentum as a sign of the team’s ability to compete and win consistently.