Who are the probable pitchers for Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals?

The listed probable pitchers are Michael Wacha and Foster Griffin. Probable pitchers can change before first pitch.

Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals - Game Time, TV Channel and Probable Pitchers

Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals Game Summary

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Kansas City Royals 4 29-45

Final 4-6 Tue, Jun 16 · 6:45 PM ET

Washington Nationals 6 39-35

Linescore

Runs by inning with final runs, hits and errors.

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
KC	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	1	4	10	0
WSH	0	0	2	0	1	0	3	0	-	6	10	1

W: Paxton Schultz L: Daniel Lynch IV SV: Gus Varland

Show inning-by-inning hits, errors and runners left on base

Inning	KC R	H	Left On Base	WSH R	H	E	Left On Base
1st	0	1	2	0	1	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	2	3	0	0
4th	0	1	1	0	1	0	2
5th	1	2	2	1	2	0	2
6th	0	2	2	0	0	0	0
7th	2	2	1	3	2	0	1
8th	0	1	1	0	1	0	2
9th	1	1	0	-	0	0	0

Kansas City Royals vs Washington Nationals Game Highlights

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Game Info: Date, Time and Venue

DateJune 16, 2026

Time6:45 PM ET

VenueNationals Park

Game TypeRegular Season

SeriesRegular Season · Game 2 of 3

Day/Nightnight

Attendance25,053

Game Duration2h 43m

First Pitch2026-06-16T22:46:00.000Z

Game Data RefreshedAug 9, 2026

Date Schedule MLB Gameday

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 · EN · home · Streaming

Royals.TV TV · EN · away · Streaming

96.5 The Fan FM · EN · away · Streaming

WJFK 106.7 The Fan FM · EN · home · Streaming

Royals Radio Network AM · EN · away

Scoring Plays

Every run-scoring play in game order.

Bottom 3 · Triple0-1

Nasim Nuñez triples (2) on a line drive to right fielder Lane Thomas. Drew Millas scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: Nasim Nuñez Pitcher: Michael Wacha

Bottom 3 · Sac Fly0-2

James Wood out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Kameron Misner. Nasim Nuñez scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: James Wood Pitcher: Michael Wacha

Top 5 · Single1-2

Bobby Witt Jr. singles on a line drive to right fielder James Wood. Tyler Tolbert scores. Lane Thomas to 3rd.

RBI: 1 Batter: Bobby Witt Jr. Pitcher: Foster Griffin

Bottom 5 · Single1-3

James Wood singles on a ground ball to center fielder Kameron Misner. Nasim Nuñez scores.

RBI: 1 Batter: James Wood Pitcher: Michael Wacha

Top 7 · Single3-3

Isaac Collins singles on a line drive to left fielder Dylan Crews. Lane Thomas scores. Bobby Witt Jr. scores.

RBI: 2 Batter: Isaac Collins Pitcher: Richard Lovelady

Bottom 7 · Home Run3-6

Curtis Mead homers (11) on a fly ball to center field. Nasim Nuñez scores. Andrés Chaparro scores.

RBI: 3 Batter: Curtis Mead Pitcher: Daniel Lynch IV

Top 9 · Home Run4-6

Lane Thomas homers (4) on a fly ball to left field.

RBI: 1 Batter: Lane Thomas Pitcher: Gus Varland

Kansas City Royals Box Score

Order	Batters	POS	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	Stolen Bases
1	Lane Thomas#15	RF	3	2	1	0	1	1	2	0	0
2	Bobby Witt Jr.#7	SS	4	1	3	0	0	1	1	0	1
3	Jac Caglianone#14	1B	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
4	Maikel Garcia#11	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
4	Isaac Collins#1	LF	3	0	1	0	0	2	0	1	0
5	Starling Marte#0	DH	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	Salvador Perez#13	C	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	Nick Loftin#12	3B	4	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	0
8	Tyler Tolbert#2	2B	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
8	Michael Massey#19	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
9	Kameron Misner#26	CF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	Pitches / Strikes
Connor Seabold#43	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	0	23 / 13
Daniel Lynch IV#41	1.0	2	3	3	2	1	1	29 / 15
Michael Wacha#52	6.0	7	3	3	1	3	0	90 / 65

Washington Nationals Box Score

Order	Batters	POS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	Stolen Bases
1	James Wood#29	RF	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	1	0
2	Luis García Jr.#2	1B	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Andrés Chaparro#87	1B	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
2	José Tena#8	PH	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2	Jorbit Vivas#84	3B	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3	Curtis Mead#45	1B	3	1	1	0	0	1	3	1	0	0
4	CJ Abrams#5	SS	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
5	Dylan Crews#3	LF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
6	Daylen Lile#4	DH	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
7	Jacob Young#30	CF	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
8	Drew Millas#14	C	4	1	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
9	Nasim Nuñez#26	2B	2	3	2	0	2	0	1	2	0	1

Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	HR	Pitches / Strikes
Foster Griffin#22	6.0	6	1	1	2	6	0	100 / 74
Gus Varland#47	1.0	1	1	1	1	1	1	23 / 14
Orlando Ribalta#64	0.1	1	2	2	1	0	0	14 / 8
Paxton Schultz#75	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	15 / 11
Richard Lovelady#55	0.2	1	0	0	0	0	0	12 / 8

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Date / Time	Matchup	Status	TV / Streaming	Probable Pitchers	Venue	Links
Tue, Jun 16 2:00 PM ET	San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves 7-2	Final	BravesVisionGray TVNBCS BA	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	Truist Park	Details
Tue, Jun 16 6:40 PM ET	Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies 2-8	Final	Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & GarciaNBCSP	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	Citizens Bank Park	Details
Tue, Jun 16 6:45 PM ET	Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals 4-6	Final	Nationals.TVRoyals.TV	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	Nationals Park	Details
Tue, Jun 16 6:45 PM ET	Toronto Blue Jays at Boston Red Sox 6-1	Final	NESNSportsnetTVA Sports	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	Fenway Park	Details
Tue, Jun 16 7:05 PM ET	Chicago White Sox at New York Yankees 2-12	Final	Chicago Sports NetworkYES	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	Details
Tue, Jun 16 7:10 PM ET	New York Mets at Cincinnati Reds 3-5	Final	Reds.TVSNY	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	Great American Ball Park	Details
Tue, Jun 16 7:40 PM ET	Cleveland Guardians at Milwaukee Brewers 1-2	Final	Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi SportsbookGuardians.TV Presented by Progressive	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	American Family Field	Details
Tue, Jun 16 7:45 PM ET	San Diego Padres at St. Louis Cardinals 2-3	Final	TBSTBS (out-of-market only)Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365	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	Busch Stadium	Details
Tue, Jun 16 8:05 PM ET	Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers 12-2	Final	Rangers Sports Network, presented by ProgressiveTwins.TV Presented by Progressive	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	Globe Life Field	Details
Tue, Jun 16 8:05 PM ET	Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs 5-2	Final	Marquee Sports NetworkRockies.TV	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	Wrigley Field	Details
Tue, Jun 16 8:10 PM ET	Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros 2-4	Final	Detroit SportsNetSpace City Home NetworkSpace City Home Network (Sp)	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	Daikin Park	Details
Tue, Jun 16 9:40 PM ET	Baltimore Orioles at Seattle Mariners 1-3	Final	Mariners.TVMASN	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	T-Mobile Park	Details
Tue, Jun 16 9:40 PM ET	Pittsburgh Pirates at Athletics 6-5	Final	NBCSCASportsNet Pittsburgh	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	Sutter Health Park	Details
Tue, Jun 16 9:40 PM ET	Los Angeles Angels at Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0	Final	ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort CasinoDBACKS.TV	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	Chase Field	Details
Tue, Jun 16 10:10 PM ET	Tampa Bay Rays at Los Angeles Dodgers 0-1	Final	Rays.TVSportsNet LA	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	UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium	Details

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.

Inning	KC R	H	Left On Base	WSH R	H	E	Left On Base
1st	0	1	2	0	1	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	2	3	0	0
4th	0	1	1	0	1	0	2
5th	1	2	2	1	2	0	2
6th	0	2	2	0	0	0	0
7th	2	2	1	3	2	0	1
8th	0	1	1	0	1	0	2
9th	1	1	0	-	0	0	0

Inning	KC R	H	Left On Base	WSH R	H	E	Left On Base
1st	0	1	2	0	1	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	2	3	0	0
4th	0	1	1	0	1	0	2
5th	1	2	2	1	2	0	2
6th	0	2	2	0	0	0	0
7th	2	2	1	3	2	0	1
8th	0	1	1	0	1	0	2
9th	1	1	0	-	0	0	0

Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals: Game Time, TV Channel and Probable Pitchers

Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals Game Summary

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Official MLB Mead's go-ahead three-run homer powers Nats to a win 00:03:08

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Official MLB Curtis Mead's go-ahead three-run homer (11) 00:00:30

Official MLB Nasim Nuñez's two triples and stolen base 00:00:57

Official MLB James Wood's RBI single 00:00:26

Official MLB Bobby Witt Jr.'s RBI single 00:00:29

Official MLB Lane Thomas' solo home run (4) 00:00:28

Official MLB Isaac Collins' game-tying two-run single 00:00:28

Official MLB Nasim Nuñez's RBI triple 00:00:27

Official MLB Nasim Nuñez's 2nd triple of the game 00:00:19