# Nationals Stumble in Series Finale

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Podcast: [Washington Nationals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/washington-nationals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7459483)
Published: 2026-06-17T21:58:01+00:00
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The Nationals’ hot streak hit a wall in a crushing series finale loss to the Royals, stalling offense and crumbling pitching as they dropped four runs in the first three innings and didn’t score until the sixth. The defeat ends a four-game win streak and arrives at a pivotal moment as they face playoff contenders. Manager Blake Butera stressed every game matters, and the team feels they failed to close out the series. Zack Littell’s recent slump—nine runs, eleven hits in two starts—was highlighted, with concerns over leaving pitches over the middle and struggling to finish counts. The top of the lineup went 0-for-10, and the Royals’ starter outdueled them by making key pitches when needed. Still, the Nationals stay focused, heading to Tampa Bay to face the elite Rays, confident their road resilience and recent momentum can carry them forward. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/50ab028bfaf80126

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