Mariners use early homers, strong start by Luis Castillo to top Nationals 8-4
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo smiles in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, M...
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo smiles in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Monday, June 26, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) (Associated Press) SEATTLE (AP) — J.P. Crawford and Eugenio Suárez both homered, Luis Castillo overcame a shaky beginning to pitch seven strong innings and win his first start since May 27, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Washington Nationals 8-4 on Monday night. Seattle opened its final homestand before hosting the All-Star Game next month and needed its offense to come through as Castillo (5-6) wasn't at his best early on.