The Kansas City Royals are set to clash with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 24, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 06:45 pm under expected light rain conditions.

Cole Ragans will lead the pitching effort for the Royals, entering the game with a 3.244 ERA. His counterpart from the Nationals, Mitchell Parker, will take the mound with a 4.438 ERA.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals sit in 5th place with an 82-74 record, equating to a .530 winning percentage. They are 2nd in divisional contests with a 33-19 record. The Royals’ recent performance includes 2 wins in their last 10 games and they are on a 7-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 45-36, while away they have a 37-38 record. They have won 30 day games versus 52 at night, scoring a total of 719 runs and conceding 633.

Over in the NL East, the Nationals are positioned 13th with a 69-87 win-loss record, resulting in a .440 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division with a 23-26 record. The Nationals have 4 wins from their last 10 games and are coming off a loss. They hold a home record of 36-39 and an away tally of 33-48. They’ve secured 34 victories in day games against 35 in night outings, scoring 638 runs while allowing 743 in total.