Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals Game Summary
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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue
DateJune 16, 2026
Time6:45 PM ET
VenueNationals Park
SeriesRegular Season · Game 2 of 3
Day/Nightnight
Kansas City Royals vs Washington Nationals Probable Pitchers
KCMichael Wacha
Stats5-6 · ERA 3.45 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 114.2 IP
WSHFoster Griffin
Stats10-2 · ERA 2.77 · 109 SO · WHIP 1.02 · 110.1 IP
TV Channel and Streaming
Nationals.TV
TV · home · Streaming
Royals.TV
TV · away · Streaming
96.5 The Fan
FM · away · Streaming
WJFK 106.7 The Fan
FM · home · Streaming
Royals Radio Network
AM · away
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More MLB Games on June 16, 2026
Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
| Date / Time | Matchup | Status | TV / Streaming | Probable Pitchers | Venue | Links |
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Tue, Jun 16
2:00 PM ET
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Final |
BravesVision, Gray TV, NBCS BA
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SF: Adrian Houser
2-6 · ERA 4.95 · 55 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 80.0 IP
ATL: Grant Holmes
5-4 · ERA 3.61 · 76 SO · WHIP 1.32 · 87.1 IP
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Truist Park |
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Tue, Jun 16
6:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, NBCSP
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MIA: Tyler Phillips
2-3 · ERA 3.28 · 55 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 74.0 IP
PHI: Jesús Luzardo
7-4 · ERA 3.75 · 125 SO · WHIP 1.27 · 103.1 IP
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Citizens Bank Park |
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Tue, Jun 16
6:45 PM ET
|
Final |
Nationals.TV, Royals.TV
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KC: Michael Wacha
5-6 · ERA 3.45 · 91 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 114.2 IP
WSH: Foster Griffin
10-2 · ERA 2.77 · 109 SO · WHIP 1.02 · 110.1 IP
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Nationals Park |
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Tue, Jun 16
6:45 PM ET
|
6-1
|
Final |
NESN, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
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TOR: Dylan Cease
6-4 · ERA 2.56 · 148 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 98.1 IP
BOS: Payton Tolle
5-6 · ERA 3.14 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 80.1 IP
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Fenway Park |
|
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Tue, Jun 16
7:05 PM ET
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2-12
|
Final |
Chicago Sports Network, YES
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CWS: Davis Martin
9-4 · ERA 3.41 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.29 · 100.1 IP
NYY: Gerrit Cole
3-4 · ERA 4.04 · 47 SO · WHIP 1.20 · 49.0 IP
|
Yankee Stadium |
|
|
Tue, Jun 16
7:10 PM ET
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3-5
|
Final |
Reds.TV, SNY
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NYM: Kodai Senga
0-7 · ERA 8.92 · 46 SO · WHIP 1.80 · 38.1 IP
CIN: Brady Singer
3-8 · ERA 5.03 · 71 SO · WHIP 1.54 · 82.1 IP
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Great American Ball Park |
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Tue, Jun 16
7:40 PM ET
|
Final |
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive
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CLE: Slade Cecconi
4-6 · ERA 4.55 · 77 SO · WHIP 1.41 · 99.0 IP
MIL: Robert Gasser
2-3 · ERA 4.15 · 40 SO · WHIP 1.18 · 43.1 IP
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American Family Field |
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Tue, Jun 16
7:45 PM ET
|
Final |
TBS, TBS (out-of-market only), Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
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SD: Michael King
6-7 · ERA 3.41 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.15 · 108.1 IP
STL: Andre Pallante
10-5 · ERA 3.60 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 95.0 IP
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Busch Stadium |
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Tue, Jun 16
8:05 PM ET
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12-2
|
Final |
Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive
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MIN: Zebby Matthews
4-5 · ERA 4.43 · 51 SO · WHIP 1.16 · 61.0 IP
TEX: Kumar Rocker
2-7 · ERA 3.95 · 74 SO · WHIP 1.34 · 84.1 IP
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Globe Life Field |
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Tue, Jun 16
8:05 PM ET
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5-2
|
Final |
Marquee Sports Network, Rockies.TV
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COL: Ryan Feltner
3-2 · ERA 4.27 · 44 SO · WHIP 1.22 · 59.0 IP
CHC: Edward Cabrera
5-4 · ERA 5.10 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 72.1 IP
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Wrigley Field |
|
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Tue, Jun 16
8:10 PM ET
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2-4
|
Final |
Detroit SportsNet, Space City Home Network, Space City Home Network (Sp)
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DET: Framber Valdez
4-6 · ERA 4.29 · 78 SO · WHIP 1.38 · 100.2 IP
HOU: Hunter Brown
1-0 · ERA 3.38 · 35 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 29.1 IP
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Daikin Park |
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Tue, Jun 16
9:40 PM ET
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Final |
Mariners.TV, MASN
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BAL: Brandon Young
7-2 · ERA 3.38 · 62 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 77.1 IP
SEA: Logan Gilbert
7-5 · ERA 3.19 · 114 SO · WHIP 0.95 · 107.1 IP
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T-Mobile Park |
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Tue, Jun 16
9:40 PM ET
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6-5
|
Final |
NBCSCA, SportsNet Pittsburgh
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PIT: Mitch Keller
6-6 · ERA 5.02 · 74 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 100.1 IP
ATH: Jack Perkins
2-4 · ERA 6.75 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 54.2 IP
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Sutter Health Park |
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Tue, Jun 16
9:40 PM ET
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Final |
ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, DBACKS.TV
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LAA: Reid Detmers
3-6 · ERA 4.13 · 117 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 104.2 IP
AZ: Merrill Kelly
6-8 · ERA 5.71 · 53 SO · WHIP 1.56 · 86.2 IP
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Chase Field |
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Tue, Jun 16
10:10 PM ET
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Final |
Rays.TV, SportsNet LA
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TB: Drew Rasmussen
7-4 · ERA 2.78 · 96 SO · WHIP 0.90 · 97.0 IP
LAD: Justin Wrobleski
10-2 · ERA 2.69 · 73 SO · WHIP 1.02 · 100.1 IP
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UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals FAQ
Common questions for this MLB matchup.
What time is Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals?
The listed start time is 6:45 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.
What channel is Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals on?
The current TV listing is Nationals.TV, Royals.TV. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.
Who are the probable pitchers?
The listed probable pitchers are Michael Wacha and Foster Griffin. Probable starters can change before first pitch.
Where is the game being played?
The listed venue is Nationals Park.