Royals 4 – 6 Nationals

MLB · Tue, Jun 16 · Nationals Park

Final

W: Paxton Schultz · L: Daniel Lynch IV · SV: Gus Varland

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	1	4	10	0
WSH	0	0	2	0	1	0	3	0	–	6	10	1

Win probability

WSH 100%WSH 95%

KC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Foster Griffin

WSH

6.0 IP, 1 ER, 6 K, 2 BB

Curtis Mead

WSH

1-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB

Lane Thomas

1-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Key plays

▼ 3rdNasim Nuñez triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Lane Thomas. Drew Millas scores.0–1 · 77%

▼ 3rdJames Wood out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kameron Misner. Nasim Nuñez scores.0–2 · 77%

▲ 5thBobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to right fielder James Wood. Tyler Tolbert scores. Lane Thomas to 3rd.1–2 · 65%

▼ 5thNasim Nuñez triples (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Kameron Misner.1–2 · 80%

▼ 5thJames Wood singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kameron Misner. Nasim Nuñez scores.1–3 · 85%

▲ 7thLane Thomas walks.1–3 · 82%

▲ 7thBobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jacob Young. Lane Thomas to 2nd.1–3 · 76%

▲ 7thJac Caglianone grounds out, first baseman Luis García Jr. to pitcher Richard Lovelady. Lane Thomas to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.1–3 · 81%

▲ 7thIsaac Collins singles on a line drive to left fielder Dylan Crews. Lane Thomas scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.3–3 · 56%

▲ 7thStarling Marte flies out to right fielder James Wood.3–3 · 58%

▼ 7thSalvador Perez challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Nasim Nuñez walks.3–3 · 66%

▼ 7thJames Wood grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd.3–3 · 63%

Highlights (40)

▶ Mead's go-ahead three-run homer powers Nats to a win

00:03:08 · MLB video

▶ Condensed Game: KC@WSH - 6/16/26

00:10:38 · MLB video

▶ Curtis Mead's go-ahead three-run homer (11)

00:00:30 · MLB video

▶ Nasim Nuñez's two triples and stolen base

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▶ James Wood's RBI single

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ Bobby Witt Jr.'s RBI single

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Lane Thomas' solo home run (4)

00:00:28 · MLB video

▶ Isaac Collins' game-tying two-run single

00:00:28 · MLB video

▶ Nasim Nuñez's RBI triple

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Nasim Nuñez's 2nd triple of the game

00:00:19 · MLB video

▶ James Wood's sac fly

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ Nationals turn clutch double play in the 9th

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Nasim Nuñez's athletic diving catch

00:00:29 · MLB video

▶ Foster Griffin strikes out six against the Royals

00:01:20 · MLB video

▶ Michael Wacha strikes out James Wood

00:00:06 · MLB video

▶ Foster Griffin strikes out Jac Caglianone

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▶ Nasim Nuñez steals his 26th bag of the season

00:00:12 · MLB video

▶ Bobby Witt Jr.'s 27th stolen base of the season

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▶ Maikel Garcia exits due to an injury

00:00:41 · MLB video

▶ Gus Varland secures the Nationals' win

00:00:06 · MLB video

▶ Bob Kendrick tosses the first pitch in D.C.

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▶ Nasim Nuñez discusses his performance against Royals

00:01:20 · MLB video

▶ Blake Butera on Nasim Nuñez: 'He was unbelievable'

00:01:43 · MLB video

▶ Matt Quatraro on Royals' 'frustrating' loss

00:01:13 · MLB video

▶ Strike 1 overturned to Ball 1 after ABS Challenge

00:00:23 · MLB video

▶ Ball 4 confirmed after ABS Challenge

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▶ Strike 2 confirmed after ABS Challenge

00:00:22 · MLB video

▶ Michael Wacha's outing against the Nationals

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ An animated look at Curtis Mead's home run

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Measuring the stats on Lane Thomas' home run

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Visualizing Lane Thomas' swing using bat tracking technology

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Foster Griffin's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Foster Griffin's outing against the Royals

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Michael Wacha's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Curtis Mead: Home Run Statcast Analysis

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Starting lineups for Royals at Nationals - June 16, 2026

00:00:10 · MLB video

▶ Bench availability for Kansas City, June 16 vs Nationals

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▶ Fielding alignment for Kansas City, June 16 vs Nationals

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▶ Bench availability for Washington, June 16 vs Royals

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▶ Fielding alignment for Washington, June 16 vs Royals

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Full play-by-play (78)

▲ 1stLane Thomas grounds out softly, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stBobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to center fielder Jacob Young.0–0 · 50%

▲ 1stJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stMaikel Garcia walks.0–0 · 50%

▲ 1stStarling Marte pops out softly to shortstop CJ Abrams.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stJames Wood called out on strikes.0–0 · 53%

▼ 1stLuis García Jr. singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Maikel Garcia.0–0 · 56%

▼ 1stCurtis Mead pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia in foul territory.0–0 · 53%

▼ 1stCJ Abrams grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.0–0 · 51%

▲ 2ndSalvador Perez grounds out, third baseman Curtis Mead to first baseman Luis García Jr.0–0 · 53%

▲ 2ndNick Loftin called out on strikes.0–0 · 55%

▲ 2ndTyler Tolbert lines out softly to second baseman Nasim Nuñez.0–0 · 55%

▼ 2ndDylan Crews flies out to second baseman Nick Loftin.0–0 · 53%

▼ 2ndDaylen Lile grounds out softly, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone.0–0 · 51%

▼ 2ndJacob Young grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone.0–0 · 51%

▲ 3rdKameron Misner strikes out swinging.0–0 · 53%

▲ 3rdLane Thomas flies out to center fielder Jacob Young.0–0 · 55%

▲ 3rdBobby Witt Jr. grounds out, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr.0–0 · 55%

▼ 3rdDrew Millas singles on a line drive to right fielder Lane Thomas.0–0 · 61%

▼ 3rdNasim Nuñez triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Lane Thomas. Drew Millas scores.0–1 · 77%

▼ 3rdJames Wood out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kameron Misner. Nasim Nuñez scores.0–2 · 77%

▼ 3rdLuis García Jr. singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Kameron Misner.0–2 · 79%

▼ 3rdCurtis Mead grounds into a double play, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Luis García Jr. out at 2nd. Curtis Mead out at 1st.0–2 · 76%

▲ 4thJac Caglianone hit by pitch.0–2 · 71%

▲ 4thMaikel Garcia grounds into a double play, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Luis García Jr. Jac Caglianone out at 2nd. Maikel Garcia out at 1st.0–2 · 80%

▲ 4thStarling Marte singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman Curtis Mead.0–2 · 79%

▲ 4thSalvador Perez grounds into a force out, shortstop CJ Abrams to second baseman Nasim Nuñez. Starling Marte out at 2nd.0–2 · 80%

▼ 4thCJ Abrams grounds out to first baseman Jac Caglianone.0–2 · 79%

▼ 4thDylan Crews grounds out softly, third baseman Maikel Garcia to first baseman Jac Caglianone.0–2 · 78%

▼ 4thDaylen Lile hit by pitch.0–2 · 79%

▼ 4thJacob Young singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kameron Misner. Daylen Lile to 3rd.0–2 · 81%

▼ 4thDrew Millas grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Jac Caglianone.0–2 · 78%

▲ 5thNick Loftin grounds out, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr.0–2 · 80%

▲ 5thTyler Tolbert singles on a line drive to right fielder James Wood.0–2 · 77%

▲ 5thKameron Misner strikes out swinging.0–2 · 80%

▲ 5thLane Thomas walks. Tyler Tolbert to 2nd.0–2 · 78%

▲ 5thBobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to right fielder James Wood. Tyler Tolbert scores. Lane Thomas to 3rd.1–2 · 65%

▲ 5thJac Caglianone strikes out swinging.1–2 · 71%

▼ 5thNasim Nuñez triples (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Kameron Misner.1–2 · 80%

▼ 5thJames Wood singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kameron Misner. Nasim Nuñez scores.1–3 · 85%

▼ 5thLuis García Jr. flies out to left fielder Tyler Tolbert.1–3 · 83%

▼ 5thCurtis Mead walks. James Wood to 2nd.1–3 · 85%

▼ 5thCJ Abrams strikes out swinging.1–3 · 82%

▼ 5thDylan Crews grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Nick Loftin. Curtis Mead out at 2nd.1–3 · 80%

▲ 6thIsaac Collins flies out to second baseman Nasim Nuñez.1–3 · 82%

▲ 6thStarling Marte grounds out, third baseman Curtis Mead to first baseman Luis García Jr.1–3 · 84%

▲ 6thSalvador Perez singles on a line drive to center fielder Jacob Young.1–3 · 83%

▲ 6thNick Loftin singles on a ground ball to shortstop CJ Abrams. Salvador Perez to 2nd.1–3 · 80%

▲ 6thTyler Tolbert strikes out swinging.1–3 · 84%

▼ 6thDaylen Lile grounds out to first baseman Jac Caglianone.1–3 · 84%

▼ 6thJacob Young strikes out swinging.1–3 · 82%

▼ 6thDrew Millas flies out sharply to right fielder Lane Thomas.1–3 · 82%

▲ 7thKameron Misner flies out to center fielder Jacob Young.1–3 · 85%

▲ 7thLane Thomas walks.1–3 · 82%

▲ 7thBobby Witt Jr. singles on a ground ball to center fielder Jacob Young. Lane Thomas to 2nd.1–3 · 76%

▲ 7thJac Caglianone grounds out, first baseman Luis García Jr. to pitcher Richard Lovelady. Lane Thomas to 3rd. Bobby Witt Jr. to 2nd.1–3 · 81%

▲ 7thIsaac Collins singles on a line drive to left fielder Dylan Crews. Lane Thomas scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.3–3 · 56%

▲ 7thStarling Marte flies out to right fielder James Wood.3–3 · 58%

▼ 7thSalvador Perez challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Nasim Nuñez walks.3–3 · 66%

▼ 7thJames Wood grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Jac Caglianone. Nasim Nuñez to 2nd.3–3 · 63%

▼ 7thAndrés Chaparro walks.3–3 · 70%

▼ 7thCurtis Mead homers (11) on a fly ball to center field. Nasim Nuñez scores. Andrés Chaparro scores.3–6 · 94%

▼ 7thCJ Abrams singles on a ground ball to first baseman Jac Caglianone.3–6 · 94%

▼ 7thDylan Crews strikes out swinging.3–6 · 94%

▼ 7thDaylen Lile grounds out, second baseman Tyler Tolbert to first baseman Jac Caglianone.3–6 · 93%

▲ 8thSalvador Perez flies out to center fielder Jacob Young.3–6 · 95%

▲ 8thNick Loftin doubles (10) on a line drive to left fielder Dylan Crews.3–6 · 92%

▲ 8thMichael Massey flies out to left fielder Dylan Crews.3–6 · 95%

▲ 8thKameron Misner called out on strikes.3–6 · 96%

▼ 8thJacob Young grounds out, pitcher Connor Seabold to first baseman Jac Caglianone.3–6 · 97%

▼ 8thDrew Millas doubles (4) on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins.3–6 · 97%

▼ 8thNasim Nuñez walks.3–6 · 97%

▼ 8thJames Wood flies out sharply to left fielder Isaac Collins.3–6 · 97%

▼ 8thJosé Tena flies out sharply to center fielder Kameron Misner.3–6 · 96%

▲ 9thLane Thomas homers (4) on a fly ball to left field.4–6 · 90%

▲ 9thBobby Witt Jr. walks.4–6 · 84%

▲ 9thJac Caglianone grounds into a double play, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to shortstop CJ Abrams to first baseman Curtis Mead. Bobby Witt Jr. out at 2nd. Jac Caglianone out at 1st.4–6 · 95%

▲ 9thIsaac Collins strikes out swinging.4–6 · 95%

Box score

Kansas City Royals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Lane Thomas RF	3	2	1	1	1	2	0	.225
Bobby Witt Jr. SS	4	1	3	0	1	1	0	.290
Jac Caglianone 1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	.269
Maikel Garcia 3B	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	.266
Isaac Collins LF	3	0	1	0	2	0	1	.215
Starling Marte DH	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.256
Salvador Perez C	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.200
Nick Loftin 3B	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	.245
Tyler Tolbert 2B	3	1	1	0	0	0	1	.235
Michael Massey 2B	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.261
Kameron Misner CF	4	0	0	0	0	0	3	.375

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Michael Wacha	6.0	7	3	3	1	3	90	3.64
Daniel Lynch IVL	1.0	2	3	3	2	1	29	2.61
Connor Seabold	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	23	4.05

Washington Nationals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
James Wood RF	4	0	1	0	2	0	1	.281
Luis García Jr. 1B	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	.264
Andrés Chaparro 1B	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.172
José Tena PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.217
Jorbit Vivas 3B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.242
Curtis Mead 1B	3	1	1	1	3	1	0	.236
CJ Abrams SS	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	.285
Dylan Crews LF	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.187
Daylen Lile DH	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	.260
Jacob Young CF	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	.235
Drew Millas C	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	.187
Nasim Nuñez 2B	2	3	2	0	1	2	0	.217

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Foster Griffin	6.0	6	1	1	2	6	100	3.32
Orlando Ribalta	0.1	1	2	2	1	0	14	2.66
Richard Lovelady	0.2	1	0	0	0	0	12	2.83
Paxton SchultzW	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	15	5.72
Gus VarlandS	1.0	1	1	1	1	1	23	5.20

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