SEATTLE! Daylen Lile sparks seven-run, 10th-inning eruption as Nats’ offense lets loose

In a thrilling extra-innings showdown on May 29, 2025, the Washington Nationals erupted for seven runs in the 10th inning to secure a 9–3 victory over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

This offensive surge was ignited by rookie Daylen Lile, who notched his first career RBI with a sacrifice fly, breaking a 2–2 tie and setting the stage for a remarkable inning.

 

Lile’s contribution was pivotal, not just for the scoreboard but also for the team’s morale. “I knew the guys were going to do what they needed to do,” Lile remarked, reflecting on the momentum shift his play initiated.

 

Following Lile’s sacrifice fly, CJ Abrams doubled, and James Wood was intentionally walked. Nathaniel Lowe then singled Abrams home, and Keibert Ruiz reached on a throwing error by Mariners reliever Collin Snider. Luis García Jr., who had been hitting .500 in the series, delivered a two-run double, and Josh Bell capped the inning with a three-run homer, sealing the Nationals’ commanding lead.

 

Starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore delivered an impressive performance, pitching six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, lowering his ERA to 3.16 and bringing his season strikeout total to a league-leading 101. Despite not earning the win due to a late Mariners rally in the seventh, Gore’s efforts set the foundation for the Nationals’ victory.

 

The Nationals’ bullpen held firm in the final innings, with Jose A. Ferrer and Cole Henry keeping the Mariners scoreless, ensuring the team’s triumph. This victory marked the Nationals’ eighth win in their last 11 games, highlighting the team’s resilience and the significant contributions from both seasoned players and emerging talents like Lile.