Mariners Evans, Raleigh Lead 9-1 Win Over Nationals

Seattle Mariners rookie Logan Evans delivered a dominant performance in a 9-1 victory over the Washington Nationals, pitching eight efficient innings and allowing only one run on four hits, including a solo home run. Evans faced an all-left-handed Nationals lineup, a rare occurrence for the Mariners, and utilized a varied pitching arsenal to keep hitters off balance, throwing over 65% strikes and striking out four batters. The Mariners' offense provided strong support with Julio Rodríguez hitting a two-run homer and catcher Cal Raleigh contributing two solo home runs, extending his AL-leading total to 19. Evans' outing was the longest by a Mariners starter this season and improved his record to 3-1 with an ERA of 2.83. Manager Dan Wilson praised Evans for his control and ability to get ahead in counts, while the home crowd gave Evans a standing ovation for his standout performance. The Mariners currently hold a 1.5-game lead in the AL West and may soon face rotation decisions as other pitchers recover from injury.