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BREAKING NEWS: Logan Evans Catches Nationals’ Left-Handed Lineup Off Guard, Mariners Win 9–1 in Dominant Showing

The Seattle Mariners delivered a commanding performance Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park, crushing the Washington Nationals 9–1 behind an unexpected hero: rookie pitcher Logan Evans. Making just his second big-league start, Evans stunned the Nationals’ left-heavy lineup with precision, poise, and a devastating breaking ball that had batters guessing all night.

Evans, a right-hander known more for his control than velocity, pitched 7 shutout innings, allowing only 3 hits while striking out 8, all while facing a Nationals lineup stacked with left-handed bats. Analysts and fans alike had questioned whether the 24-year-old would hold up against such a matchup. Evans answered emphatically.

“I knew the scouting report,” Evans said postgame. “But I also knew if I stuck to my game plan—pound the zone, change speeds—I could compete. Tonight, everything clicked.”

Seattle’s offense gave him plenty of support. Julio Rodríguez led the charge with a 3-for-4 night, including a home run and 3 RBIs. Ty France and J.P. Crawford each added two hits, while the Mariners capitalized on a pair of early errors by Washington to open the game wide.

For the Nationals, it was a rough outing for starter MacKenzie Gore, who lasted only 4 innings, giving up 6 runs (4 earned) on 9 hits. The loss drops Washington to 22–31 on the season, while the surging Mariners improve to 29–24 and remain firmly in contention in the AL West.

Manager Scott Servais praised Evans’ maturity and execution.

“He didn’t look like a rookie tonight,” Servais said. “He attacked some really tough hitters and kept them off balance all game. That’s how you earn your spot in this league.”

With rotation injuries mounting, Evans’ breakout could not have come at a better time for Seattle. If tonight is any indication, the Mariners may have found a new weapon on the mound as summer baseball heats up.