Washington Nationals

Littell (6-6) took the loss Wednesday, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings as the Nationals were downed 6-2 by the Royals. He struck out two.

Mead went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Royals.

Young is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Nunez went 2-for-2 with two walks, two triples, three runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Royals.

Griffin didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Royals, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.

Varland gave up a run on a hit and a walk in the ninth inning Tuesday to record his sixth save of the season in a 6-4 win over the Royals. He struck out one.

Ruiz is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.

Lord (5-0) picked up the win against the Royals on Monday, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk over three innings of relief. He struck out two.

Nunez went 2-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Royals.

Crews went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's win over the Royals.