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Kansas City Royals Look to Extend Dominance over Washington Nationals in Final Game of Series

On Wednesday, the Washington Nationals will face off against the Kansas City Royals in the final game of a three-game series. The Nationals are struggling with a record of 47-71 and are well behind in the NL East standings. The Royals, with a record of 59-60, are also facing challenges in the AL Central. Both teams have key players missing from their lineups. For more detailed analysis and predictions of this matchup, be sure to check out the full article. Baseball fans are in for an exciting game between the Washington Nationals and the Kansas City Royals.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Nationals +156 | Royals -183
• Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-156) | Royals -1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 65%.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals currently rank in the middle to lower tier in several offensive and pitching categories. They are 18th in batting average, 20th in runs scored, 22nd in on-base percentage, and 23rd in slugging percentage. James Wood leads the team in home runs and RBI, with Nathaniel Lowe and CJ Abrams tied for second in home runs. Washington has a total of five players with 43 or more RBI. On the pitching side, the Nationals are 20th in Quality Starts and ranked 29th in WHIP, ERA, and batting average against. Jake Irvin leads the team in wins, while MacKenzie Gore has the most strikeouts. Irvin is scheduled to start Wednesday's game with a record of 8-7 and a 4.90 ERA.

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals have had mixed results with their batting performance, ranking 17th in batting average, 24th in slugging percentage, 26th in on-base percentage, and 28th in runs scored. Salvador Perez leads in home runs with 21, followed closely by Vinnie Pasquantino with 20, who also leads in RBI with 71. Kansas City has recorded 334 extra-base hits in 119 games. On the pitching side, the Royals have been more successful, ranking in the top 11 in four categories, including ERA, Quality Starts, batting average against, and WHIP. Kris Bubic leads in strikeouts and ERA for starters. Seth Lugo will take the ball on Wednesday, boasting an 8-6 record with a 3.46 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 108 strikeouts, leading the team in wins this season.

Kansas City Dominates Washington in Recent Matchups

Over the past 12 games, Washington has experienced a significant downturn, losing nine matches overall. The team has struggled on the road, losing four of the last six away games and has also been unsuccessful against American League opponents, losing five out of six matches. In contrast, Kansas City has demonstrated strong performance at home, winning four out of the last five games. Furthermore, the Royals have a perfect record of 5-0 in their recent head-to-head matchups against the Nationals. Kansas City's pitching staff has been impressive, ranking fourth in ERA, seventh in batting average against, and sixth in Quality Starts. In contrast, Washington has faced challenges offensively, ranking 20th in runs scored. Washington's pitching woes have been evident, with the team ranking 29th in multiple pitching categories. Notably, Washington's starter Jake Irvin has struggled in recent outings, while Kansas City's Seth Lugo has shown promise despite a recent loss to Minnesota.

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