Tough Day at the Plate
It was a challenging game for us Nationals fans today as our beloved team faced off against the Seattle Mariners. The game started with promise as our leadoff hitter, CJ Abrams, came up to bat in the top of the 1st, but unfortunately, he struck out swinging. This was followed by James Wood striking out looking and Nathaniel Lowe flying out to left field. Our bats were cold starting out, and we couldn't seem to break through Seattle's pitching.
Shining Moment: James Wood
Despite the difficulties, we did have a shining moment in the top of the 4th inning when James Wood cranked a spectacular 448-foot home run to center field, giving us our only run of the game. That was definitely a highlight in an otherwise tough day offensively. Let's hope we can see more of that power in upcoming games!
Struggles on the Mound
The Mariners' lineup was relentless as they jumped to an early lead against us in the bottom of the 1st inning with Julio Rodríguez and Cal Raleigh both hitting home runs, setting the tone for what would be a challenging outing for our pitching staff. Unfortunately, the struggles continued, and by the 6th inning, the Mariners capitalized on wild pitches and fielding errors to extend their lead. By the time the dust settled, the score was 9-1. Ouch.
Looking Forward
While today wasn't our best showing, I'm hopeful that the Nationals can regroup and bounce back in the next game. This team has a lot of grit, and I believe we'll come back stronger. Let's keep cheering on our Nats and look forward to better days ahead on the diamond!
Go Nats!Scoreboard for Nationals @ Mariners (May 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |