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June 15, 2026 • 6:45 PM • Nationals Park
Status
Final
Washington Nationals
WSH
7
Kansas City Royals
KC
3
Last 5 Form
Probable Pitchers
Washington Nationals
Andrew Alvarez
Starter
Kansas City Royals
Mitch Spence
Starter
Standings Snapshot
Full standingsWashington Nationals
38-35 (.521)
Div
#3
WC
#4
GB
9.0
Kansas City Royals
29-44 (.397)
Div
#5
WC
#12
GB
10.5
Season Comparison
2026| Stat | Washington Nationals | Kansas City Royals |
|---|---|---|
| OPS | .745 | .694 |
| HR | 94 | 64 |
| Runs | 392 | 288 |
| ERA | 4.66 | 4.44 |
| WHIP | 1.38 | 1.38 |
| Strikeouts | 554 | 576 |
Top Players
Washington Nationals
Hitters
Pitchers
Miles Mikolas
7.0 IP, 3 SO, 0 ERA
Foster Griffin
6.0 IP, 5 SO, 1.5 ERA
Andrew Alvarez
4.0 IP, 5 SO, 2.25 ERA
Kansas City Royals
Hitters
Pitchers
Line Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| Washington Nationals | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 8 | 0 |
Box Score
Batting
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | |||||||
| Lane Thomas (CF) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. (SS) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jac Caglianone (RF) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maikel Garcia (3B) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Starling Marte (DH) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| John Rave (DH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Salvador Perez (1B) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nick Loftin (2B) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Carter Jensen (C) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaac Collins (LF) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitch Spence (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mason Black (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Beck Way (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Washington Nationals | |||||||
| James Wood (DH) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Luis García Jr. (1B) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis Mead (3B) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| CJ Abrams (SS) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dylan Crews (RF) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Lile (LF) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Young (CF) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keibert Ruiz (C) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nasim Nuñez (2B) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Alvarez (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brad Lord (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Clayton Beeter (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gus Varland (P) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Royals | |||||||
| Mitch Spence | 4.0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mason Black | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Beck Way | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Washington Nationals | |||||||
| Andrew Alvarez | 4.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Brad Lord | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Clayton Beeter | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Gus Varland | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Scoring Summary
bottom 3 • Single • 2-0
Curtis Mead singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Thomas, deflected by second baseman Nick Loftin. Nasim Nuñez scores. James Wood scores.
top 4 • Single • 2-1
Carter Jensen singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nasim Nuñez. Starling Marte scores. Nick Loftin to 3rd.
top 5 • Single • 2-3
Maikel Garcia singles on a ground ball to right fielder Dylan Crews. Bobby Witt Jr. scores. Jac Caglianone scores.
bottom 5 • Single • 4-3
Luis García Jr. singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Keibert Ruiz scores. Nasim Nuñez scores. James Wood to 2nd.
bottom 5 • Home Run • 7-3
Dylan Crews homers (4) on a fly ball to left field. James Wood scores. Luis García Jr. scores.
Recap & Highlights
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Dylan Crews' three-run homer helps power Nats' win
Dylan Crews' three-run homer helps power Nats' win
Watch highlightCondensed Game: KC@WSH - 6/15/26
Condensed Game: KC@WSH - 6/15/26
Watch highlightDylan Crews' three-run homer (4)
Dylan Crews' three-run homer (4)
Watch highlightLuis García Jr.'s two-run single
Luis García Jr.'s two-run single
Watch highlightMaikel Garcia's two-run single
Maikel Garcia's two-run single
Watch highlightCurtis Mead's two-run single
Curtis Mead's two-run single
Watch highlightField View: Dylan Crews' three-run home run
Field View: Dylan Crews' three-run home run
Watch highlightAndrew Alvarez strikes out five vs. Royals
Andrew Alvarez strikes out five vs. Royals
Watch highlightMaikel Garcia's quick catch
Maikel Garcia's quick catch
Watch highlightJames Wood hits a double in the 3rd inning
James Wood hits a double in the 3rd inning
Watch highlightCarter Jensen's RBI single
Carter Jensen's RBI single
Watch highlightCarter Jensen nabs Daylen Lile after review
Carter Jensen nabs Daylen Lile after review
Watch highlightMitch Spence strikes out James Wood
Mitch Spence strikes out James Wood
Watch highlightAndrew Alvarez K's Bobby Witt Jr.
Andrew Alvarez K's Bobby Witt Jr.
Watch highlightGus Varland secures Nationals' 7-3 win
Gus Varland secures Nationals' 7-3 win
Watch highlightDylan Crews talks three-run homer vs. Royals
Dylan Crews talks three-run homer vs. Royals
Watch highlightBlake Butera discusses the Nationals' win over Royals
Blake Butera discusses the Nationals' win over Royals
Watch highlightMatt Quatraro recaps the loss to Nationals
Matt Quatraro recaps the loss to Nationals
Watch highlightCalled strike overturned after ABS
Called strike overturned after ABS
Watch highlightCalled strikeout confirmed after ABS challenge
Called strikeout confirmed after ABS challenge
Watch highlightCalled ball confirmed after ABS challenge
Called ball confirmed after ABS challenge
Watch highlightCalled ball confirmed after ABS challenge
Called ball confirmed after ABS challenge
Watch highlightBreaking down Mitch Spence's pitches
Breaking down Mitch Spence's pitches
Watch highlightBreaking down Andrew Alvarez's pitches
Breaking down Andrew Alvarez's pitches
Watch highlightThe distance behind Dylan Crews' home run
The distance behind Dylan Crews' home run
Watch highlightDylan Crews' home run through bat tracking data
Dylan Crews' home run through bat tracking data
Watch highlightStarting lineups for Royals at Nationals - June 15, 2026
Starting lineups for Royals at Nationals - June 15, 2026
Watch highlightBench availability for Kansas City, June 15 vs Nationals
Bench availability for Kansas City, June 15 vs Nationals
Watch highlightBench availability for Washington, June 15 vs Royals
Bench availability for Washington, June 15 vs Royals
Watch highlightBullpen availability for Kansas City, June 15 vs Nationals
Bullpen availability for Kansas City, June 15 vs Nationals
Watch highlightBullpen availability for Washington, June 15 vs Royals
Bullpen availability for Washington, June 15 vs Royals
Watch highlightProbable pitchers for Royals at Nationals - June 15, 2026
Probable pitchers for Royals at Nationals - June 15, 2026
Watch highlightPlay-by-Play
top 9 • Groundout • 7-3
Lane Thomas grounds out, third baseman Curtis Mead to first baseman Luis García Jr.
top 9 • Strikeout • 7-3
Isaac Collins challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Isaac Collins called out on strikes.
top 9 • Pop Out • 7-3
Carter Jensen pops out to shortstop CJ Abrams.
top 9 • Double • 7-3
Nick Loftin doubles (9) on a ground ball to left fielder Daylen Lile.
bottom 8 • Groundout • 7-3
Keibert Ruiz grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.
bottom 8 • Walk • 7-3
Jacob Young walks.
bottom 8 • Walk • 7-3
Daylen Lile walks.
bottom 8 • Groundout • 7-3
Dylan Crews grounds out, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to first baseman Salvador Perez.
top 8 • Strikeout • 7-3
Salvador Perez called out on strikes.
top 8 • Walk • 7-3
John Rave walks.
top 8 • Groundout • 7-3
Maikel Garcia grounds out, third baseman Curtis Mead to first baseman Luis García Jr.
top 8 • Strikeout • 7-3
Jac Caglianone strikes out swinging.
bottom 7 • Strikeout • 7-3
CJ Abrams strikes out swinging.
bottom 7 • Strikeout • 7-3
Curtis Mead called out on strikes.
bottom 7 • Groundout • 7-3
Luis García Jr. grounds out to first baseman Salvador Perez.
top 7 • Groundout • 7-3
Bobby Witt Jr. grounds out, second baseman Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr.
top 7 • Strikeout • 7-3
Lane Thomas called out on strikes.
top 7 • Flyout • 7-3
Isaac Collins flies out to center fielder Jacob Young.
bottom 6 • Groundout • 7-3
James Wood grounds out, second baseman Nick Loftin to first baseman Salvador Perez.
bottom 6 • Walk • 7-3
Nasim Nuñez walks.
bottom 6 • Pop Out • 7-3
Keibert Ruiz pops out to third baseman Maikel Garcia in foul territory.
bottom 6 • Pop Out • 7-3
Jacob Young pops out to catcher Carter Jensen in foul territory.
top 6 • Groundout • 7-3
Carter Jensen grounds out, first baseman Luis García Jr. to pitcher Brad Lord.
top 6 • Strikeout • 7-3
Nick Loftin called out on strikes.
top 6 • Groundout • 7-3
Salvador Perez grounds out, pitcher Brad Lord to second baseman Nasim Nuñez to first baseman Luis García Jr.
bottom 5 • Flyout • 7-3
Daylen Lile flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins.
bottom 5 • Home Run • 7-3
Dylan Crews homers (4) on a fly ball to left field. James Wood scores. Luis García Jr. scores.
bottom 5 • Flyout • 4-3
CJ Abrams flies out to left fielder Isaac Collins in foul territory.
bottom 5 • Flyout • 4-3
Curtis Mead flies out to center fielder Lane Thomas.
bottom 5 • Single • 4-3
Luis García Jr. singles on a line drive to left fielder Isaac Collins. Keibert Ruiz scores. Nasim Nuñez scores. James Wood to 2nd.