The Washington Nationals delivered a performance for the ages against the Seattle Mariners, erupting for a record-setting 10-run first inning Saturday night. Eleven consecutive Nationals reached base before Mariners starter Brandon Pfaadt could record an out, a feat matched only once before since 1961.
Rookie Daylen Lile ignited the offensive outburst, helping Washington continue its hot streak—winning four straight and seven of their last ten games, with 38 runs scored in their past four contests The dugout was electric, with Lile describing the atmosphere as “a lot of smiles, a lot of laughter, electric. I mean, just to be a part of that was amazing.”.
Earlier in the series, Josh Bell powered the Nationals to a 9-3 extra-inning victory with a three-run homer in the 10th, marking a franchise record for runs in an extra inning Seattle, despite strong efforts from their lineup, struggled to contain Washington’s bats throughout the series.
The Nationals’ offensive surge against the AL West-leading Mariners has put the league on notice. With young stars stepping up and momentum building, all eyes are on Washington—can they sustain this explosive form as the season heats up?
