SEATTLE — The Washington Nationals defeated the Seattle Mariners 9-3 in a 10-inning game on May 29, 2025, at T-Mobile Park, erupting for seven runs in the extra frame to secure their 26th win of the season. Josh Bell’s three-run homer and Luis García Jr.’s two-run double headlined a dominant 10th inning, lifting the Nationals (26-30, fourth in NL East) over the AL West-leading Mariners (30-25). The game, attended by 19,599 fans, featured strong performances from Washington’s offense, which tallied 12 hits, and a resilient bullpen that held Seattle to three runs.
The Nationals broke a 2-2 tie in the 10th, capitalizing on a wild pitch and a throwing error by Mariners reliever Collin Snider (1-1), who took the loss. José Tena, starting the inning on second base under extra-inning rules, scored on Daylen Lile’s sacrifice fly. CJ Abrams doubled, and Nathaniel Lowe’s single drove in another run. García Jr.’s double plated two more, and Bell’s eighth home run of the season sealed the rout. “We stayed patient and exploded at the right time,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said post-game.
Washington’s offense was quiet early, managing two runs in the sixth on James Wood’s two-run double. García Jr. led the team, going 4-for-5 with two RBIs and a double, while Bell drove in three runs. MacKenzie Gore started for the Nationals, pitching six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts, allowing four hits. Jose A. Ferrer (2-2) earned the win with 1.2 scoreless innings, and Kyle Finnegan closed out the 10th despite allowing one run.
The Mariners struggled to convert scoring chances, leaving eight runners on base and going 3-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Leody Taveras went 3-for-4 with an RBI, and Ben Williamson added a run-scoring single in the seventh to tie the game at 2-2. Seattle’s Emerson Hancock pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two runs on two hits. The game saw tension in the sixth when Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was ejected by home plate umpire Andy Fletcher for arguing a called strike.
Seattle scored twice in the seventh off reliever Jorge López, who allowed RBI singles to Taveras and Williamson. Leo Rivas drove in a run in the 10th, but a double play and a strikeout ended the Mariners’ hopes. “We couldn’t get the big hit when we needed it,” Mariners manager Dan Wilson said. The sports card above provides detailed box score information, including player stats and key plays.
The Nationals’ victory snapped a potential Mariners sweep in the series, showcasing Washington’s depth despite their sub-.500 record. T-Mobile Park, opened in 1999, hosted the game under clear skies with a temperature of 63 degrees. The three-hour, eight-minute contest marked Washington’s first extra-inning win since April. The teams are set to continue their series on May 30, with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 p.m. EDT.
