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Washington Nationals news & notes: MacKenzie Gore Ks 8 in seven strong; Nats beat Mariners, 6-1 in series opener...

MacKenzie Gore gave up a leadoff home run on the second pitch he threw in last night’s game, a 97.1 MPH fastball J.P. Crawford hit 399 ft. to center field to start the series in the nation’s capital. It was the only run, and one of just four hits, which Gore allowed overall, going seven strong in the start, which ended up being a seven-inning, 98-pitch outing in which he struck out eight and walked just one batter.

.@jp_crawford gets us started with a bang. #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/w5te5qfq7x

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) May 24, 2024

Nationals’ batters provided plenty of support for their starter, with Luis García, Jr.