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Washington Nationals vs Kansas City Royals

MLB
Nationals
23-29
4-2
Final
Royals
15-38
Kauffman Stadium
TV: MLB.TV
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Who won: Nationals 4-2

The Washington Nationals beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Kauffman Stadium. The Nationals win the series 2-1. The Nationals outscored the Royals 4-0 in the 6th inning. Salvador Perez went 2-for-4 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Royals.

Recap · May 27
Abrams, Dickerson spark rally in Nationals' 4-2 win over Royals

CJ Abrams hit a two-run double in Washington's four-run sixth inning, Corey Dickerson got his 1,000th career hit and the Washington Nationals defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Saturday.

What it means

  • Season series: WSH wins series 2-1.
  • Nationals 12-12 on the road; Royals 7-21 at home.

Latest headlines

Recap · Sep 27
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Recap · Sep 27
Andrés Chaparro's 2-homer game lifts Nationals over Mets 6-4 in season finale
Preview · Sep 27
Nationals and Mets meet, winner claims 3-game series
Preview · Sep 27
Royals host the Guardians on home losing streak
Recap · Sep 26
Guardians clinch their 3rd straight AL Central crown with an 11-5 win over the Royals
Recap · Sep 26
Mets beat Nationals 7-1 behind 2 homers from Mauricio and 3-run drive by Ewing
Preview · Sep 26
Guardians bring 1-0 series lead over Royals into game 2
Recap · Sep 26
Guardians maintain 1-game AL Central lead, beat Royals 12-9 with help from 6 walks in 5-run 9th

Injuries and inactives

Nationals4th in NL East
  • Drew Millas C
    Finger, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Ken Waldichuk RP
    Elbow, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Matt Waldron RP
    Chest, Inflammation
    60-Day-IL
  • Orlando Ribalta RP
    Forearm, Inflammation, right
    15-Day-IL
  • PJ Poulin RP
    Forearm, Strain, left
    60-Day-IL
Royals5th in AL Cent
  • Steven Cruz RP
    Personal
    Out
  • Mitch Spence RP
    Undisclosed
    Day-To-Day
  • Connor Seabold RP
    Lat, Strain, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Nick Loftin 3B
    Personal
    paternity
  • Tony Gonsolin SP
    Illness
    15-Day-IL

Probable starters

Nationals4th in NL East
Josiah Gray SP
Probable starter · 8-13, 3.91 ERA, 143 K, 1.46 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Lane ThomasRF
  2. 2Luis Garcia Jr.2B
  3. 3Joey MenesesDH
  4. 4Jeimer Candelario3B
  5. 5Corey DickersonLF
  6. 6Keibert RuizC
  7. 7Dominic Smith1B
  8. 8Alex CallCF
  9. 9CJ AbramsSS
Royals5th in AL Cent
Brady Singer SP
Probable starter · 8-11, 5.52 ERA, 133 K, 1.45 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Nick PrattoLF
  2. 2Vinnie Pasquantino1B
  3. 3Salvador PerezC
  4. 4Bobby Witt Jr.SS
  5. 5MJ MelendezRF
  6. 6Michael MasseyDH
  7. 7Maikel Garcia3B
  8. 8Drew WatersCF
  9. 9Nicky Lopez2B

The series

WSH wins series 2-1
Last meeting: Nationals 12, Royals 10 (May 26)

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Game info

Venue
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri · Attendance 19,130
Officials
Will Little (Home Plate Umpire), Ryan Additon (First Base Umpire), Dan Merzel (Second Base Umpire), Lance Barksdale (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesWSH wins series 2-1

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