Nationals 8, Mariners 3: García Homers as Washington Wins at Home

The lead

June 13, 2026 - Washington - Luis García Jr. broke a fifth-inning tie with a two-run homer, CJ Abrams had three hits and two RBIs, and the Washington Nationals beat the Seattle Mariners 8-3, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.

Washington finished with 16 team FP in AthX Engine scoring and improved to 13-21 at home.

How the game turned

The Nationals scored three unearned runs in the first against Luis Castillo (2-6). Seattle tied it at 3-3 before García ripped a 408-foot homer to right-center off Castillo in the fifth.

James Wood singled to start the rally, and Abrams added an RBI single in the seventh. Daylen Lile tripled and scored on Dylan Crews' single as Washington pulled away.

Pitching and matchup notes

Cade Cavalli (4-4) allowed three runs with five strikeouts in five innings for the win. Colt Emerson homered for the second straight game for Seattle, which fell to 4-5 on a 10-game road trip.

Bats that changed the board

Abrams paced the offense with three hits. AthX Engine spread value across a lineup that capitalized on early mistakes and a decisive fifth-inning swing.

AthX Engine fantasy angle

AthX Engine graded Washington at 16 team FP in a home win that snapped a four-game skid at Nationals Park. Mid-game homers that break ties register strongly in daily hitting scoring, separate from dynamic pricing.

What comes next

The Nationals and Mariners continue the series Sunday at Nationals Park, per the MLB schedule.

*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, ESPN scoreboard, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*