Even coming off a series loss to the San Francisco Giants, Washington has been playing some great baseball lately. They are 7-3 in their last ten games, and with Hassell and Lyle making their debuts, it’s a great time to be a Washington Nationals fan. Even though Washington is coming into this series 24-29, seeing the development of the young talent and some great pitching as of late is giving fans something worth watching.
The Seattle Mariners are coming off a tough series loss to their division rival Houston Astros, only holding onto first place in the American League West by 1.