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    Kansas City Royals @ Washington Nationals

    KC
    Kansas City RoyalsRoyalsKC
    29-45, 12-24 Away
    4
    29-45, 12-24 Away
    Final
    WSH
    Washington NationalsNationalsWSH
    39-35, 16-21 Home
    6
    39-35, 16-21 Home
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    Game Information

    Nationals Park
    Nationals Park
    6:45 PM, June 16, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
    Washington, District of Columbia
    Attendance: 25,053
    Game Time:2:43
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Chad Fairchild
    • First Base Umpire - Bill Miller
    • Second Base Umpire - Brian Walsh
    • Third Base Umpire - Chad Whitson

    WSH wins 2-1

    • Royals
      3
    • Nationals
      7
    Game 1
    6/15
    • Royals
      4
    • Nationals
      6
    Game 2
    6/16
    • Royals
      6
    • Nationals
      2
    Game 3
    6/17

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Chicago4642.523-W1
    Cleveland4743.522-L1
    Minnesota4347.4784W1
    Detroit3950.4387.5W1
    Kansas City3554.39311.5L4
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    2026 National League East Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Atlanta5235.598-W2
    Philadelphia5039.5623W1
    Miami4842.5335.5W2
    Washington4644.5117.5L1
    New York3653.40417L3
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    MLB News

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    Red Sox's Gray 'bummed' by All-Star snub, picks up 10th win

    Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray admitted being "bummed" that he was not named an All-Star on Saturday but proceeded to get his 10th win of the season in an 8-1 victory over the Angels.
    Brandon Woodruff exits Milwaukee Brewers' loss in 4th inning

    Brandon Woodruff exits Milwaukee Brewers' loss in 4th inning

    Starter Brandon Woodruff, 33, exited with an injury in the fourth inning of the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night, and manager Pat Murphy said that the veteran would probably need to be placed on the injured list.
    Yamamoto has 10 strikeouts as Dodgers send Padres to 8th straight loss

    Yamamoto has 10 strikeouts as Dodgers send Padres to 8th straight loss

    — Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 in seven innings, Freddie Freeman homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Diego 3-0 on Saturday night, handing the Padres their eighth consecutive loss.
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