The Kansas City Royals are set to go head-to-head with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 24, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:45 PM under expected light rain conditions. Cole Ragans, featuring a 3.244 ERA, will start for the Royals while Mitchell Parker, with a 4.438 ERA, will take the mound for the Nationals. As of now, the Royals are 5th in the AL Central with an 82-74 record and a .530 winning percentage, notably holding a 33-19 division record and positioned second within the division. The team’s recent performance includes 2 wins in their last 10 games, despite a current seven-game losing streak. Their home and away records stand at 45-36 and 37-38, respectively, with 30 day-time wins versus 52 in night-time games. The Royals have scored 719 runs and conceded 633 this season. Conversely, the Nationals are 13th in the NL East, posting a 69-87 win-loss record for a .440 winning percentage. They hold 23 wins against 26 losses in division play, ranking fourth. Coming off 4 wins in their last 10 games and currently on a one-game losing streak, their 36-39 home record contrasts with a 33-48 on the road record. The Nationals have recorded 34 wins in day games and 35 in night games, scoring a total of 638 runs while allowing 743.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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