Curtis Mead contributes as Nationals defeat Athletics

Curtis Mead was involved as the Washington Nationals defeated the Oakland Athletics 5–2 at Sutter Health Park. Mead went 1-for-3, scored one run and drove in one, while also drawing two walks across five plate appearances. He added a stolen base and recorded two assists and one putout in the field without an error. Washington built its advantage with a three-run fifth inning after the sides were level at 1–1 through three innings; Oakland managed a single run in the ninth, but the Nationals held on for the win.