Match Details
| Attribute | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| Time | 7:40 PM ET |
| Venue | Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| Broadcast | ESPN, Bally Sports KC, MASN |
| Streaming | MLB.tv, ESPN+, Fubo (regional restrictions apply) |
Team Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Division Rank | Last 10 Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationals | 47–70 | 5th in NL East | 3–7 |
| Royals | 58–60 | 3rd in AL Central | 5–5 |
- Nationals won 2 of 3 in San Francisco, but have dropped 8 of last 11
- Royals return home after a 4–5 road trip, still 4 games back in AL Wild Card race
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Nationals | Cade Cavalli | 0–0, 0.00 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 6 K in 4.1 IP |
| Royals | Bailey Falter | 7–6, 4.14 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 72 K |
- Cavalli returns from injury; tossed 4.1 scoreless innings vs. Oakland in season debut
- Falter was shelled in Royals debut (7 ER in 4 IP vs. Boston), but owns a 5–0 record with 2.23 ERA in 9 career appearances vs. Washington
Key Players to Watch
Washington Nationals
- C.J. Abrams: 25 doubles, 4 triples, 15 HR – better splits on the road
- Daylen Lile: 11-for-34 with 3 doubles and a triple in last 10 games
- James Wood: 2 two-run doubles in Sunday’s win; consistent production
Kansas City Royals
- Vinnie Pasquantino: 20 HR, .436 SLG – team leader in power
- Adam Frazier: 4-hit game Sunday; .244 team AVG ranks 8th in AL
- Mike Yastrzemski: 6-for-28 with 2 HR over last 10 games
- Nationals are 27–15 when not allowing a home run
- Royals rank last in MLB in home runs, walks, and runs scored at home
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 9
Kansas City Royals – 152
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 10, 2025
