Washington Nationals at Seattle Mariners 8/24/22 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Washington Nationals complete a two-game interleague series on the road Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Washington is 41-82 following its 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Washington has lost two straight and four of the last six. The Nationals are last in the National League East, 37 ½ games behind the first-place New York Mets and you can find out how everyone else is doing at our MLB Previews.

Yadiel Hernandez is batting .269 to lead Washington and Lane Thomas is the leader in home runs with 12 while Nelson Cruz is the leader in RBIs with 60. Cesar Hernandez is the leader in hits with 118. On Wednesday, the Washington Nationals will send Anibal Sanchez to the mound. The right-hander is 0-5 with a 6.43 ERA, 26 Ks and 16 BBs.

Seattle dropped to 66-56 following its 5-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Seattle was held to nine hits and the Mariners left eight runners on base. Seattle has lost two straight following a four-game winning streak. The Mariners are second in the American League West, 11 ½ games behind the first-place Houston Astros.

First baseman Ty France is batting .283 to lead Seattle and has team highs in hits with 115 and on-base percentage at .353. Third baseman Eugenio Suarez is the leader in home runs with 22 and RBIs with 69. On Wednesday, the Seattle Mariners will send George Kirby to the mound. The right-hander is 5-3 with a 3.47 ERA, 93 Ks and 13 BBs.