The Mariners come up short against the Nationals

Last night the Seattle Mariners suffered a major setback as Felix Hernandez had the kworst game of his career. In the game he gave up 4 home-runs, walked two and only had on strike in his 7 innings of work. After he left the pitching woes continued as both Joe Beimel and Fernando Rodney had their struggles. The one bright spot of the pitching was Brandon Maurer had a good outing

Tonight the Mariners are hoping to bounce back as they send Roenis Elias to the mound. His first opponent is Denard Span as he starts the 1^st inning with a fly ball to Austin Jackson and he drops it for an error. Anthony Rendon is the next man to the plate and grounds out to Kyle Seager. That brings Jayson Werth to the plate and he hits a 2-run homer. With two in and the bases clear Adam LaRoche comes to the plate and he grounds out to Chris Taylor. Ian Desmond will try to keep the inning going as he grounds out to Robinson Cano to end the top of the inning. The Washington Nationals will send Stephen Strasburg to the mound. His first opponent will be Austin Jackson as he starts the home half of the inning with a ground ball to Anthony Rendon for an out. Dustin Ackley is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Jayson Werth. That brings Robinson Cano to the plate and he grounds out to Adam LaRoche to end the 1^st inning. 2-0 Nationals.

Bryce Harper will start the 2^nd inning with a walk. Wilson Ramos is the next man to the plate and he hits a ground ball to Kyle Seager who starts a double play. That brings Asdrubal Cabrera to the plate and he singles. Jose Lobaton will try to keep the inning going as he singles. Back to the top of the order for Dernard Span who pops up to Chris Taylor to end the top of the inning. Kendrys Morales will start the home half of the inning with a single. Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Denard Span. That brings Logan Morrison to the plate and he grounds back to the pitcher who throws out Kendrys Morales for a fielder's choice. Chris Taylor will try to keep the inning going and he grounds out to Ian Desmond to end the 2^nd inning.

Anthony Rendon will start the 3^rd inning with a pop up in foul territory and it is caught by Logan Morrison. Jayson Werth is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Adam LaRoche to the plate and he grounds out to Kyle Seager to end the top of the inning. James Jones will start the home half of the inning with a ground ball to the pitcher for an out. Jesus Sucre is the next man to the plate and he singles. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who singles. With two on and one out Dustin Ackley steps up to the plate and he flies out to Denard Span as Sucre takes third. Robinson Cano will try to keep the inning going, Austin Jackson steals second, as he strikes out to end the 3^rd inning. Ian Desmond will start the 4^th inning with a single. Bryce Harper is the next man to the plate and he lays down a bunt that Sucre fields and he throws out Desmond for a fielder's choice. That brings Wilson Ramos to the plate and he hits a ground ball to Robinson Cano who starts a double play to end the top of the inning. Kendrys Morales will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Logan Morrison to the plate and he strikes out to end the 4^th inning.

Asdrubal Cabrera will start the 5^th inning with a strike out. Jose Lobaton is the next man to the plate and he singles. Back to the top of the order for Denard Span who pops up to Chris Taylor. Anthony Rendon will try to keep the inning going as he doubles as Jose Lobaton scores. With one in, one on and two outs Jayson Werth comes to the plate and he is intentionally walked. With two on and two outs Adam LaRoche will step up to the plate and he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Chris Taylor will start the home half of the inning with a pop up in foul territory where it is caught by Adam LaRoche. James Jones is the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Ian Desmond. That brings Jesus Sucre to the plate and he singles. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who singles as Sucre takes third. With runners at the corners and two outs Dustin Ackley comes to the plate and he strikes out to end the inning. 3-0 Nationals.

Ian Desmond will start the 6^th inning with a strike out. Bryce Harper is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Wilson Ramos to the plate and he grounds out to Kyle Seager to end the top of the inning. Robinson Cano will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Kendrys Morales is the next man to the plate and he strikes out. That brings Kyle Seager to the plate and he flies out to Bryce Harper to end the 6^th inning.

Dominic Leone will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Asdrubal Cabrera will start the 7^th inning with a ground ball to Logan Morrison for an out. Jose Lobaton is the next man to the plate and he singles. Back to the top of the order for Denard Span who hits a ground ball to Robinson Cano who throws out Lobaton for a fielder's choice. Anthony Rendon will try to keep the inning going as he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Logan Morrison will start the home half of the inning with a strike out. Chris Taylor is the next man to the plate and he flies out to Denard Span. That brings James Jones to the plate and he flies out to Bryce Harper to end the 7^th inning.

Tom Wilhelmsen will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Jayson Werth will start the 8^th inning with a strike out. Adam LaRoche is the next man to the plate and he singles. That brings Ian Desmond to the plate and he strikes out. Bryce Harper will try to keep the inning going as he strikes out to end the top of the inning. Jesus Sucre will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Denard Span for an out. Back to the top of the order for Austin Jackson who flies out to Jayson Werth. That brings Dustin Ackley to the plate and he hits a home-run. Matt Thornton will take over the pitching duties for the Nationals. Robinson Cano will try to keep the inning going as he strikes out to end the 8^th inning. 3-1 Nationals.

Wilson Ramos will start the 9^th inning with a ground ball to Robinson Cano for an out. Charlie Furbush will take over the pitching duties for the Mariners. Asdrubal Cabrera will be the next man to the plate and he grounds out to Kyle Seager. That brings Jose Lobaton to the plate and he grounds out to Chris Taylor to end the top of the inning. Raphael Soriano will take over the pitching duties for the Nationals. Kendrys Morales will start the home half of the inning with a fly ball to Bryce Harper for an out. Kyle Seager is the next man to the plate and he singles. That brings Logan Morrison to the plate and he strikes out. Endy Chavez, pinch hitting for Chris Taylor, will try to keep the game going as he singles as Seager takes third. With runners at the corners and two outs James Jones comes to the plate and he grounds out to Asdrubal Cabrera to end the game. 3-1 Nationals.