Bobby Witt Jr. shines but Royals fall to Nationals 6-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, Bobby Witt Jr. recorded three hits, a walk, and a stolen base during the Kansas City Royals' game against the Washington Nationals. Despite a strong effort from Witt, including a fifth-inning RBI single that helped the Royals tie the game at three, the Royals ultimately lost 6-4. The Royals bullpen struggled, allowing a three-run home run to Curtis Mead, which sealed the outcome. Michael Wacha had a solid start for Kansas City, but the team's reliance on home runs has been an ongoing issue as they continue to struggle this season.
- •Royals lost to Nationals 6-4 on June 17.
- •Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits and a walk.
- •Royals tied the game with Isaac Collins' two-out single.
- •Curtis Mead hit a three-run homer for the Nationals.
- •Kansas City has 29 wins and is on pace for 99 losses.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Bobby Witt Jr. unable to defeat the Nationals all on his own
"In a lot of sports, the best players can impose their will on the game and, well, will their team to victory. But that’s not the case in baseball. Today was a clear example that baseball stars can only do so much, as Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits, a walk, and a stolen base—but […]
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