Skidding Mariners in need of variety in their offense vs. Nationals

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)For the Seattle Mariners, it has been home run or bust as of late.

But mostly bust.

The Mariners suffered their season-worst fourth consecutive loss Saturday, dropping a 3-1 decision at Washington. The Nationals will go for a sweep of the three-game interleague series Sunday afternoon.

Seattle has scored just five runs during its skid, all coming via the long ball.

Cal Rale