SEPTEMBER 26 • MLB.COM
KANSAS CITY ROYALS 86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
86-76 · 2ND IN AL CENTRAL
Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals Preview - 09/26/2024 This browser does not support the video element.
Royals find winning formula against punchless Nationals Robbie Grossman supplied a two-run single, and the visiting Kansas City Royals survived the early departure of starter Michael Lorenzen in a...
SEPTEMBER 26 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Royals pitching makes history as KC inches closer to playoffs WASHINGTON -- All the talk over the last week was about the Royals’ scoreless streak as the offense worked through a funk at the plate. Now...
SEPTEMBER 26 • MLB.COM
Michael Lorenzen - Removal deemed precautionary Lorenzen left his start against Washington on Wednesday as a precaution due to lower-body fatigue.
Impact Lorenzen was activated off the injured list earlier Wednesday after missing the past month with a hamstring strain, so the Royals likely didn't want to push it once he reported discomfort on the mound in the third inning. The 32-year-old's abbreviated outing will presumably mark the end of his regular season, giving him a 3.37 ERA and 1.25 WHIP alongside a 94:60 K:BB across 25 games (24 starts), and he'll now look to prepare for the Royals' postseason run.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Royals ride bullpen to 3-0 win over Nationals after Lorenzen's early exit
Five Kansas City relievers pitched 6 2/3 innings of two-hit ball after starter Michael Lorenzen’s early exit, Robbie Grossman hit a two-run single, and the Royals held on to the se...SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Royals vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 26
Preview the Sept. 26 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and...SEPTEMBER 26 • DATA SKRIVE
Royals' Lorenzen departs after only 2 1/3 innings in first start since return from IL
Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen departed in the third inning of his start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night in his first action since a return fr...SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Royals vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 26
Preview the Sept. 26 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and mo...SEPTEMBER 26 • DATA SKRIVE
Michael Lorenzen - Exits with trainer Lorenzen was removed from Wednesday's game against the Nationals due to an apparent injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lorenzen was able to get through 2.1 innings in his first start back from the injured list before motioning for a trainer to come take a look at him. The Royals haven't yet specified what was bothering the right-hander enough for him to ask out of the game, though it may be related to the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for nearly a month prior to Wednesday's outing.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 09/25/2024 This browser does not support the video element.
SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM
Adam Frazier - On bench against lefty Frazier is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.
Impact The lefty-hitting Frazier will take a seat for the third game in a row while the Royals face a third consecutive left-handed starting pitcher (DJ Herz). Frazier still looks to have a hold on a strong-side platoon role in right field, but Tommy Pham will occupy the position Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Cruz - Optioned to Triple-A The Royals optioned Cruz to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
Impact He's the roster casualty with Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) returning from the injured list to start Wednesday's game versus the Nationals. Cruz has spun 5.2 scoreless frames during his time with the big club in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Lorenzen - Activated ahead of start The Royals activated Lorenzen (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Lorenzen will rejoin the rotation Wednesday versus the Nationals after missing the last four weeks of action with a strained hamstring. The righty was limited workload-wise in both of his rehab appearances, so the expectation is he will not pitch terribly deep into Wednesday's contest.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Royals face the Nationals leading series 1-0
The Kansas City Royals take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Washington NationalsSEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James McArthur - Won't return in October McArthur (elbow) will not return in 2024, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact McArthur is being shut down after his attempts to rehab a Grade 1 UCL sprain have not gone well. The right-hander functioned as the Royals' closer for a large part of the year, racking up 18 saves in 25 chances with a 4.92 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 49:14 K:BB over 56.2 innings. Given the nature of his injury, it's unclear if he'll be ready to go from the start next spring.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
James McArthur - Won't return in October McArthur (elbow) will not return in 2024, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact McArthur is being shut down after his attempts to rehab a Grade 1 UCL sprain have not gone well. The right-hander functioned as the Royals' closer for a large part of the year, racking up 18 saves in 25 chances with a 4.92 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 49:14 K:BB over 56.2 innings. Given the nature of his injury, it's unclear if he'll be ready to go from the start next spring.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Harvey - Shut down for season Harvey (back) won't return in 2024, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Harvey has not made sufficient progress while rehabbing his back injury, and the Royals have opted to shut him down instead. He'll end the season with a 4.44 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 55:16 K:BB over 50.2 innings while adding a save and 28 holds across 49 appearances between the Nationals and the Royals.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Harvey - Shut down for season Harvey (back) won't return in 2024, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Harvey has not made sufficient progress while rehabbing his back injury, and the Royals have opted to shut him down instead. He'll end the season with a 4.44 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 55:16 K:BB over 50.2 innings while adding a save and 28 holds across 49 appearances between the Nationals and the Royals.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Dairon Blanco - Reaches 30-steal mark Blanco went 0-for-1 and stole a base in Tuesday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Nationals.
Impact Blanco entered the game as a pinch runner and picked up his fifth steal over eight contests this month. While his usage has been limited all season, the Royals' additions via waivers at the end of August to bolster their outfield cut off Blanco's remaining paths to playing time. Nonetheless, he's one of 23 players in the majors to reach 30 steals this year, doing so on 37 attempts despite seeing just 129 plate appearances across 85 contests.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby Witt - Two hits, steal in win Witt went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Nationals.
Impact Witt's 10th inning single and an error by the Nationals led to the Royals scoring the decisive run of the game. The shortstop has gone 12-for-30 (.400) with five extra-base hits, nine RBI and three steals over his last nine games. He's at a .335/.392/.597 slash line with 32 home runs, 108 RBI, 124 runs scored and 31 steals over 157 contests in his breakout campaign.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Bobby Witt - Two hits, steal in win Witt went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 1-0 extra-inning win over the Nationals.
Impact Witt's 10th inning single and an error by the Nationals led to the Royals scoring the decisive run of the game. The shortstop has gone 12-for-30 (.400) with five extra-base hits, nine RBI and three steals over his last nine games. He's at a .335/.392/.597 slash line with 32 home runs, 108 RBI, 124 runs scored and 31 steals over 157 contests in his breakout campaign.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Angel Zerpa - Nabs second win Zerpa (2-0) earned the extra-inning win over the Nationals on Tuesday, pitching a perfect inning.
Impact Zerpa worked the ninth inning in a scoreless game, and he was able to keep it that way. He's allowed just one hit while striking out six over four innings across four appearances since he rejoined the major-league roster Sept. 14. The left-handed reliever is at a 4.06 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 47:18 K:BB with 10 holds and a blow save over 51 innings in the majors this season.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Kansas City Royals at Washington Nationals Preview - 09/25/2024 This browser does not support the video element.
SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM
Royals edge Nationals in 10th to end 7-game skid Five Kansas City pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout and the visiting Royals scored an unearned run to beat the Washington Nationals 1-0...
SEPTEMBER 25 • KANSASCITY.COM
Royals seize on throwing error in 10th to beat Nationals 1-0 and hold on to 2nd AL wild card
Kyle Isbel snapped Kansas City’s 27-inning scoreless streak by sprinting home on a throwing error in the 10th inning, Cole Ragans gave up three hits in six innings, and the Royals...SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
