Mariners Struggle Through Rough Road Trip

**Corey** (0:00)
On June 14th, the Mariners took a tough loss against the Nationals yesterday, falling by a score of 10 to 1 That puts them at 37 wins and 36 losses on the season. They're still technically in first place in the AL West, but it's a pretty slim lead and the fans are getting restless. Pitcher Emerson Hancock had a rough outing, giving up six runs in just four innings. The Nationals were swinging early and often, especially at his fastball. He struck out only two batters, and his earned run average is now up to 3.28. Adding to the frustration, Josh Naylor had to leave the game in the sixth inning after fouling a ball off his leg. This team is already dealing with a lot of injuries, with guys like Cal Raleigh and JP Crawford already sidelined. We'll have to see what the manager says about Naylor's status.
There was also a concerning moment with reliever Andres Munoz. He gave up a walk and a double in the eighth and then had to leave the game.
He's had issues with dizziness before, so that's definitely something to keep an eye on. This whole road trip has been a struggle, especially playing on the East Coast. The Mariners finished the 10-game trip with a 4-win and 6-loss record. They'll be back home starting Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles, and hopefully, we'll get some clarity on those injuries before then. I'm Corey with the story.
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