Washington Nationals tops Kansas City Royals 6-4
Game Summary
Washington Nationals defeated Kansas City Royals 6-4.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 7th. Washington Nationals pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Lane Thomas led Kansas City Royals's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Kansas City Royals reliever Connor Seabold threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Curtis Mead led Washington Nationals's offense, going 1-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Paxton Schultz threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Wacha: 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 3 K, 1 BB (90 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.50 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 2.0 IP, 3 ER, 1 K (ERA 13.50).
Washington Nationals starter Foster Griffin: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 6 K, 2 BB (100 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.00 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K (ERA 9.00).
Hitting Analysis
Kansas City Royals: 9 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.290). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Bobby Witt Jr. (3-for-4), Nick Loftin (2-for-4).
Washington Nationals: 8 H, 6 RBI (team AVG 0.286). 4 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Drew Millas (2-for-4), Nasim Nuñez (2-for-2).