Mariners overpower Nationals 10-2 in series opener after rain delay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Seattle Mariners opened their series against the Washington Nationals with a 10-2 victory on Friday night. After a two-hour rain delay, the Mariners took control early, scoring five runs in the second inning, largely due to struggles from Nationals pitcher Zack Littell. Washington managed only four hits and eight strikeouts throughout the game, with James Wood's leadoff home run standing out as a highlight. The Nationals fell to.500 and will seek to avoid a three-game losing streak when they meet the Mariners again Saturday afternoon.
- •Mariners score five runs in the second inning against Littell.
- •James Wood hits a solo home run for the Nationals.
- •Seattle increases Nationals' home record to 12-21.
- •Cade Cavalli expected to start for Nationals on Saturday.
- •Nationals aim to avoid a third straight loss in the series.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — After Rain Delay, Mariners Flush Nationals to Open Series
"The Washington Nationals managed just four hits and eight strikeouts in another disaster in June, this time a 10-2 loss against the Seattle Mariners
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