Nationals Crushed by Mariners in Weather-Delayed Loss

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It's June 13th. This is Washington Nationals News Today, driven by AI, your team, nonstop. The Nationals had a rough outing against the Mariners on Friday, losing by a score of 10-2.
The game itself was delayed by over two hours due to bad weather, and when it finally got underway, the Nationals pitching staff struggled to contain the Mariners offense. Their starting pitcher, Zack Littell, had a tough night, giving up five runs in less than two innings of work. Following Littell's early exit, the Nationals turned to Ricky Riley Cornelio out of the bullpen. Cornelio, who is typically a starter, pitched over four innings, which was a career high for him in relief.
He managed to keep the Mariners from scoring for a bit, but ultimately gave up three runs before being sent back down to the minor leagues after the game. On the offensive side, the Nationals couldn't get much going against Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller. He pitched eight strong innings, allowing only two runs. The only bright spots for the Nationals were solo home runs from James Wood and Dylan Crews. Even with the delay, the team acknowledged they couldn't make excuses for the loss.
Despite the pitching struggles and the offensive drought, the Nationals are looking to shake off this loss. They had a tough series opener, and the delay only added to the unusual circumstances of the game. The team is focused on regrouping and preparing for their next opportunity to compete. The Nationals will have another chance to get back on track when they face the Royals on Tuesday. They're hoping to put this tough loss behind them and show a better performance in their upcoming games.