Nationals hit two homers, limit Diamondbacks to two hits in 6-1 victory
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Washington Nationals secured a 6-1 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on June 6. Curtis Mead started strong with a two-run homer in the first inning, followed by another from Dylan Crews in the seventh. Nasim Nuñez added two RBIs while Zach Littell pitched five innings without a hit until the fifth. The Diamondbacks managed only two hits, with LuJames Groover recording his first major league hit and RBI. Cade Cavalli is set to pitch for the Nationals in Sunday’s series finale against Michael Soroka.
- •Washington hits two home runs in the game.
- •Curtis Mead and Dylan Crews each contribute homers.
- •Zach Littell limits Diamondbacks to two hits over five innings.
- •Arizona's LuJames Groover records first major league hit and RBI.
- •Cade Cavalli slated to start for Nationals in series finale.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — The Washington Nationals remain road warriors as Curtis Mead and Dylan Crews provide the power
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals get homers from Mead and Crews, hold Diamondbacks to 2 hits in 6-1 victory
"Curtis Mead launched a two-run homer in the first inning, Dylan Crews also went deep and the Washington Nationals held the Arizona Diamondbacks to two hits Saturday in a 6-1 victory. Nasim Nuñez drove in two runs and Crews scored twice for the Nationals (33-32), who improved to 21-12 away from home. Only the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves have more road wins, with 23.
"The Nats have rolled into Arizona and took the first two games in convincing fashion with electric offense
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:20 AMThe Washington Nationals remain road warriors as Curtis Mead and Dylan Crews provide the power
The Nats have rolled into Arizona and took the first two games in convincing fashion with electric offense
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 11:03 PMNationals get homers from Mead and Crews, hold Diamondbacks to 2 hits in 6-1 victory
Curtis Mead launched a two-run homer in the first inning, Dylan Crews also went deep and the Washington Nationals held the Arizona Diamondbacks to two hits Saturday in a 6-1 victory. Nasim Nuñez drove in two runs and Crews scored twice for the Nationals (33-32), who improved to 21-12 away from home. Only the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves have more road wins, with 23.
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