Mariners' Struggles Continue with Series Loss to Nationals

The Seattle Mariners suffered a 4-1 defeat against the Washington Nationals, resulting in a series loss to the last-place team. Manager Scott Servais acknowledged the team's ongoing struggles and emphasized the need to turn things around. The Mariners fell behind early in the game and were shut out for seven innings by Nationals starter Patrick Corbin. They struggled with runners in scoring position throughout the series and their top hitters went 0-for-16 with six strikeouts. The loss dropped the Mariners to three games under .500 for the first time since May 2.