WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals defeated the Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Sunday to take the three-game series 2-1 at Nationals Park.
The Nationals won the finale behind a strong pitching performance and offensive outburst, improving to 37-35 on the season. Seattle fell to 37-36.
In the decisive game on June 14, Miles Mikolas pitched seven shutout innings in relief of an opener, limiting the Mariners to one run. The Nationals scored 10 runs, with every starter recording a hit, including home runs from James Wood and Keibert Ruiz.
The series opened on June 12 with the Mariners taking a 10-2 victory after a long rain delay. The Nationals responded on June 13 with an 8-3 win to even the series.
Nationals manager said the team showed resilience after an earlier stretch of inconsistent play. "The guys came out swinging today and executed well on both sides of the ball," he told reporters after the game.
The victory capped a strong showing at home for Washington, which has been competitive in the NL East standings. The Mariners, leading the AL West entering the series, concluded their East Coast trip with a 4-6 record.
Offensive contributions were spread across the Nationals lineup in the series finale. Wood led off the first inning with a home run, his 20th of the season, while Ruiz added a two-run shot as part of a multi-run outburst.
Seattle managed limited scoring opportunities against Washington's pitching staff. Details on specific bullpen usage and defensive plays remained part of post-game reports from team officials.
The series marked an interleague matchup between the clubs, with games drawing capacity crowds to Nationals Park amid favorable June weather. Both teams now shift focus to upcoming series, with the Nationals scheduled to host the Kansas City Royals beginning Monday.
As of June 15, final statistics from the series were being compiled by Major League Baseball. No major injuries were reported by either club in immediate updates. Further schedule adjustments, if any, will be announced by the league.
