Punchless Nats waste Mitchell Parker's solid finale, start last homestand with loss
Briefly

Even in a frustrating 1-0 loss to the Royals in 10 innings, the Nationals' rookie pitcher Mitchell Parker displayed potential with five scoreless innings, striking out five batters.
Nationals manager Dave Martinez pointed out the team's struggle, stating, 'We couldn't catch up to a fastball today... a lot of guys underneath the baseball right now.'
Nasim Núñez reflected on his crucial error in the 10th inning, expressing belief in his abilities despite the mistake, saying, 'Honestly, I should have just closed my eyes for that last play...'}
The Nationals' failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leaving seven runners on base, signifies their ongoing offensive struggles, as they entered the final stretch of the season.
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