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Nats explode in 10-1 win over Mariners

Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) waves to the crowd after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Washington, Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Nationals Ryan Zimmerman (11) waits on deck. Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)


WASHINGTON (AP) — Anthony Rendon homered twice and drove in five runs, Joe Ross returned from the minors to allow one run over a career high-tying eight innings, and the Washington Nationals routed the Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Tuesday night.

Bryce Harper added his 14th homer and Jayson Werth hit his seventh off Chris Bergman (1-2), who allowed all of the Nationals’ runs and 14 of their 15 hits.

Rendon doubled before his second homer — and seventh of the season — completed an eight-run fourth inning. Ryan Zimmerman also had three hits.

Mike Zunino homered off Ross (2-0) in his return from his own minor league stint. Robinson Cano was hitless in his first game back from the disabled list following a thigh injury as Seattle dropped its fourth straight.

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