Mariners push win streak to 9 in opener vs. Nationals

Eugenio Suarez socked a three-run homer in the first inning and the visiting Seattle Mariners extended their winning streak to nine with a 6-4 victory against the Washington Nationals in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon.

Jesse Winker, Adam Frazier and Cal Raleigh also homered for the Mariners, who last won nine in a row during the 2003 season.

Mariners starter Chris Flexen (6-8) won a fourth strai