Washington Nationals vs Kansas City Royals Game Thread

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WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Nasim Nuñez #26 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with Andrés Chaparro #87 and James Wood #29 after winning a game against the Seattle Mariners at Nationals Park on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Nats were able to put the San Francisco meltdown behind them, and now have another chance to go 3 games over .500 for the first time since 2019. A 29-43 Royals team will stand in their way. This season has been a major disappointment for the Royals, who had so many stars at the WBC. The Nats still can’t take them lightly.

Blake Butera is making a couple tweaks to his lineup. Curtis Mead will be back at third base after not playing yesterday. The outfield will consist of Daylen Lile in left, Jacob Young in center and Dylan Crews in right. James Wood will be the DH. Nasim Nunez is the preferred option at second and Keibert Ruiz is back behind the plate. Andrew Alvarez will look to bounce back from a walk filled outing last time out.

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— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 15, 2026

This Royals offense has struggled this season, but there are still some big names. Old pal Lane Thomas will be leading off against the left handed Alvarez. Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. will follow him. Familiar faces like Starling Marte and Salvador Perez will be in the lineup, though Perez is at first and not behind the plate. Mitch Spence got lit up in his lone MLB outing this year, but gets the start tonight.

Opening up the series in DC. pic.twitter.com/I81tBhURmw

— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) June 15, 2026

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Game Info:

Stadium: Nationals Park

Time: 6:45 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

After the big series win against the Mariners, the Nats have a chance to keep the momentum rolling. While the Royals have one of the best players in the league, the team as a whole has struggled. On paper, this should be another series win for the Nats, but the games are played on the field. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats.

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