Nationals Sweep Mariners with Back-to-Back Blowouts

The Washington Nationals swept the Seattle Mariners in two consecutive games, starting with a 9-0 rout highlighted by rookie Robert Hassell III's first major league home run and Trevor Williams' six shutout innings. Additional homers by James Wood, Luis García Jr., and Josh Bell powered the offense as Mariners pitcher George Kirby continued to struggle after a shoulder injury. The next night, the Nationals set a franchise record by scoring seven runs in the 10th inning, capped by a Josh Bell three-run homer, to secure a 9-3 extra-innings victory. Rookie Daylen Lile earned his first MLB RBI during the explosive inning, while MacKenzie Gore struck out eight in six shutout innings. These back-to-back wins showcased Washington's emerging young talent and the Mariners' ongoing pitching problems. Seattle's struggles were further highlighted by the demotion of rookie Logan Evans after the initial blowout loss.