Mead's three-run homer powers Nationals past Royals, 6-4
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Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Curtis Mead hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh, leading the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Nasim Nuñez contributed with two triples and three runs scored. The Royals tied the game in the seventh with a two-run single from Isaac Collins before the Nationals quickly responded. This win marks the Nationals' attempt for a three-game sweep in the series against the Royals, who have now lost six of their last seven games. The Royals now hold a season-high record of 16 games under.500.
- •Nationals improve their position in the standings with this victory.
- •Mead hits his 11th home run of the season.
- •Nuñez ties for the league lead with 26 stolen bases.
- •Kansas City is 3-17 against left-handers this season.
- •The Royals removed Maikel Garcia due to hand soreness.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals win yet another series thanks to heroics from Nasim Nunez and Curtis Mead
- 1:40 AMYahoo Sports — Mead's 3-run HR, Nuñez's big night lift the Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Royals
"Curtis Mead hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Nasim Nuñez tripled twice and scored three times for the Nationals, who will go for a three-game sweep Wednesday after handing Kansas City its sixth loss in seven games. The Royals are a season-high 16 games under .500.
"The Nats rallied again in the late innings to knock off the Royals with Curtis Mead’s 3 run homer being the difference
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:15 AMWashington Nationals win yet another series thanks to heroics from Nasim Nunez and Curtis Mead
The Nats rallied again in the late innings to knock off the Royals with Curtis Mead’s 3 run homer being the difference
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 1:40 AMMead's 3-run HR, Nuñez's big night lift the Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Royals
Curtis Mead hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Nasim Nuñez tripled twice and scored three times for the Nationals, who will go for a three-game sweep Wednesday after handing Kansas City its sixth loss in seven games. The Royals are a season-high 16 games under .500.
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