Royals vs Nationals starting pitchers
- DJ Herz for Washington Nationals
- Michael Lorenzen for Kansas City Royals
Royals vs Nationals statistics
| Stat |
Royals |
Nationals |
| Hits |
1317 (10th) |
1261 (20th) |
| Batting Average |
.250 (7th) |
.242 (16th) |
| Runs Batted In |
697 (10th) |
600 (26th) |
| Runs |
720 (13th) |
638 (25th) |
| Home Runs |
167 (20th) |
130 (29th) |
| Walks |
414 (28th) |
442 (25th) |
| Stolen Bases |
131 (11th) |
215 (1st) |
| Strikeouts |
1115 (29th) |
1175 (26th) |
| Pitches |
22101 (26th) |
22032 (27th) |
Washington Nationals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Kansas City Royals |
L |
1-0 F/10 |
| 9/22/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
5-0 |
| 9/21/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
W |
5-1 |
| 9/20/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
3-1 |
| 9/19/24 |
@ Chicago Cubs |
L |
7-6 |
Kansas City Royals recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/24/24 |
@ Washington Nationals |
W |
1-0 F/10 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
2-0 |
| 9/21/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
9-0 |
| 9/20/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/18/24 |
vs Detroit Tigers |
L |
4-2 |
Royals vs Nationals predictions
The Kansas City Royals look poised to harness some key performances in their upcoming clash with the Washington Nationals. Keep your eyes on Bobby Witt Jr., who’s been swinging a hot bat with a stellar .335 average and could realistically add a few RBIs and possibly a home run to his tally against the Nationals' pitching. Salvador Perez, another crucial player, is likely to contribute solidly with a few hits, and given his track record, a home run isn’t off the cards. Lastly, Michael Lorenzen, taking the mound as the starting pitcher, should deliver a strong outing. Given his current ERA of 3.43, expect him to rack up several strikeouts and maintain a tight game.
On the side of the Washington Nationals, Luis Garcia Jr. is expected to perform well, continuing to find ways to get on base and drive in runs. DJ Herz, their starting pitcher, despite a slightly higher ERA this season, might struggle a bit against the Royals' lineup but could still manage to pull off a respectable number of strikeouts and keep the game competitive. Outfielder James Wood needs to be watched as well; his ability to cover the plate and get on base could spark some much-needed rallies for the Nationals.
Given the form and stats, the Kansas City Royals look more favorable to take another win against the Nationals. Their robust lineup and stronger bullpen depth might just be too much for the Nationals to handle this time around. The Royals have shown better consistency at bat and on the field, which should propel them to secure a victory in this match-up. What do you think? Will the Royals extend their lead, or can the Nationals cause an upset?
Washington Nationals injuries
- Alex Call (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Andres Chaparro (3B): paternity
- Joan Adon (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Cade Cavalli (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Josiah Gray (SP): 60-Day-IL
Kansas City Royals injuries
- Michael Lorenzen (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Will Smith (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Josh Taylor (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Chris Stratton (RP): 15-Day-IL
- James McArthur (RP): 15-Day-IL
Royals vs Nationals game info
| Venue |
Nationals Park |
| Location |
Washington, District of Columbia |
| First pitch |
Wed 6:45 PM |
| Temperature |
73° |
| Chance of Rain |
34% |
