Nationals Smash Mariners with Power

**Corey** (0:00)
It's June 14th, from the locker room to your ears. This is Washington Nationals News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Nationals took on the Mariners yesterday in a game that was hotter than a July sidewalk, but the Nats brought the heat at the plate.
They ended up taking the series with a big 10-1 victory. It took a minute for things to get going, but in the fourth inning, Washington exploded for five runs. They had five straight hits to start the rally. Showing off some serious offensive power.
This win is just another sign of how much this team has improved. Their leading the league in runs scored and RBIs, and it's clear the new coaching staff is making a difference, but the players are really stepping. Up two.
The offense showed a lot of patience and smart hitting. Guys were working counts, waiting for their pitches, and then making solid contact, whether it was singles, doubles, or even a homer later in the game. It's that kind of consistent all-around hitting that's been key for the Nationals this season. They're playing with a real every man for himself mentality at the plate, and it's paying off big time.