Curtis Mead homered in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Phillies. The blast was his 13th of the season, but it came in a one-run defeat that held the Nationals back.
Curtis Mead's 1-for-2 line
He finished 1-for-2 with one run scored and two RBI. That line gave the Nationals production in the middle of a tight game, even though it did not change the final margin.
Mead's bat stayed active across the series. He had two hits against the Phillies, and both left the ballpark, a rare run of power for a player who ended Wednesday batting.224.
After Wednesday
After Wednesday's loss, Mead had 13 home runs, 38 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases across 65 games. The numbers show steady power even in a season line that still sits below.250.
The hard part for the Nationals is that Mead's output came in a loss decided by one run. His homer and two RBI were enough to keep the game close, but not enough to turn it into a win.
Which inning Mead's home run came in is not stated, so the key takeaway is simpler: Mead keeps reaching the seats, and the Nationals still need more around him when games tighten late.
