Nationals Dominate Diamondbacks with Power from Mead and Crews

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 06: Dylan Crews #3 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with third base coach Victor Estevez #7 after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at Chase Field on June 06, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. Nationals won 6-1. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

The Washington Nationals delivered another commanding performance in Arizona, securing a 6-1 victory over the Diamondbacks. Following their impressive 14-1 win the previous night, the Nationals’ consistent road success continues, marking their 21-12 record away from home this season.

As the game unfolded, Curtis Mead quickly ignited the offense with a two-run homer, mirroring the early momentum from the night before. Mead, who has emerged as a breakout star this season, now has nine home runs and an impressive OPS of .845.

Despite the early surge, runs were hard to come by as Eduardo Rodriguez settled in for the Diamondbacks. Meanwhile, Zack Littell showcased his talent on the mound, demonstrating significant improvement with a 2.27 ERA over his last seven games. His splitter was particularly effective, leaving hitters like Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll struggling to make contact.

After Littell was pulled in the fifth inning, Dylan Crews provided a much-needed boost in the seventh with a powerful home run, marking a potential turning point in his recent struggles at the plate. Following a rough patch where he was just 1-for-19, this swing could signal a resurgence for the former LSU standout.

With the additional runs in the seventh and ninth, the Nationals secured their win and showcased their ability to bounce back after a disappointing series against the Marlins. As they prepare for a potential sweep in their next matchup against Michael Soroka, the Nationals are eager to maintain their momentum and continue their strong performances on the road.