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Nationals Rout Guardians 10-2, Aussie Curtis Mead Homers Twice

5/27/2026

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The Washington Nationals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 on Monday.
Adelaide-born Curtis Mead hit two home runs, giving Washington a 3-0 lead.
The game was the first Australian-born position-player duel since June 27, 2011, as Sydney-born Travis Bazzana managed only a double.
Ohio native Jack Seiple caught Mead’s second homer with one hand while wearing an Australian jersey.
Oakland pitcher Jack O’Loughlin is MLB’s third active Australian.

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The Washington Nationals defeated the Cleveland Guardians 10-2 on Monday.
Adelaide-born Curtis Mead hit two home runs, giving Washington a 3-0 lead.
The game was the first Australian-born position-player duel since June 27, 2011, as Sydney-born Travis Bazzana managed only a double.
Ohio native Jack Seiple caught Mead’s second homer with one hand while wearing an Australian jersey.
Oakland pitcher Jack O’Loughlin is MLB’s third active Australian.