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Kansas City Royals 6, Washington Nationals 2: final score and stats

Kansas City Royals beat Washington Nationals, Kansas City Royals 6 to Washington Nationals 2, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Washington Nationals vs Kansas City Royals.

MLBWednesday, June 17, 2026
Kansas City Royals logoKansas City Royals30-456
Final
Washington Nationals logoWashington Nationals39-362
DateJun 17, 2026
Start time1:05 PM ET
VenueNationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia
TVMLB.TV
Attendance17,643

Line score

Team123456789R
Kansas City Royals1120020006
Washington Nationals0000020002

Top performers

Kansas City Royals
Batting AverageCarter Jensen · 4-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, BB, SB
Home RunsLane Thomas · 1-4, HR, RBI, R, BB, K
Runs Batted InLane Thomas · 1-4, HR, RBI, R, BB, K
MLB RatingCarter Jensen · 4-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, BB, SB
Washington Nationals
Batting AverageCJ Abrams · 1-4, 2B, RBI, R, K
Home RunsZack Littell · 0-0
Runs Batted InCJ Abrams · 1-4, 2B, RBI, R, K
MLB RatingCJ Abrams · 1-4, 2B, RBI, R, K

Team comparison

Kansas City RoyalsWashington Nationals
Runs per game
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-
Runs allowed per game
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30-45Record39-36
5th in AL CentStanding4th in NL East
0-0Road record / home record0-0
Last 5
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Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Kansas City Royals
Mitch Spence RP · Undisclosed - Not Specified
Out
Nick Mears RP · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Ryan Bergert SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Cole Ragans SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Luinder Avila SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Washington Nationals
Drew Millas C · Finger - Surgery
Out

Box score

Kansas City Royals

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Carter Jensen4-4414111019.235.302.416
Bobby Witt Jr.1-4401101016.290.364.451
Jac Caglianone1-5501000126.267.341.431
Lane Thomas1-4411111125.226.358.356
Michael Massey1-4411110015.261.278.466
Salvador Perez1-5501000017.200.244.322
Kameron Misner0-000000000.375.412.375
John Rave2-4422110115.500.6001.750
Nick Loftin0-3300001022.238.346.381
Isaac Collins2-4412100014.221.337.304
Team13-37376136443169

Kansas City Royals

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Luinder Avila5.231115091-595.5091
Matt Strahm0.12110006-45.736
Lucas Erceg1.000001011-85.6011
John Schreiber1.010000015-112.7315
Alex Lange1.000000019-134.0119
Team9.0622160142-95142

Washington Nationals

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
James Wood0-4400000218.277.407.547
Luis Garcia Jr.0-4400000021.260.283.455
Curtis Mead0-2210001120.233.346.472
CJ Abrams1-4411100120.284.369.506
Dylan Crews1-440110009.189.230.337
Daylen Lile0-4400000012.257.316.414
Keibert Ruiz1-3301000010.282.301.497
Jose Tena1-3301000214.220.275.356
Nasim Nunez2-3302000018.223.312.267
Team6-3131262016142

Washington Nationals

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Zack Littell5.074422499-635.4599
Mitchell Parker2.042210029-186.0929
PJ Poulin1.010010023-113.2923
Paxton Schultz1.010001018-115.5218
Team9.01366434169-103169

Season series

WSH wins series 2-1
Jun 17, 2026KC 6, WSH 2
Jun 16, 2026KC 4, WSH 6
Jun 15, 2026KC 3, WSH 7

Team pages

Kansas City Royals
Schedule, roster and statsWashington Nationals
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Royals vs Washington Nationals?

Kansas City Royals won, 6-2, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

What was the final score of Kansas City Royals vs Washington Nationals?

Kansas City Royals 6, Washington Nationals 2.

Who were the top performers?

Kansas City Royals: Carter Jensen (4-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, BB, SB batting average). Washington Nationals: CJ Abrams (1-4, 2B, RBI, R, K batting average).

Where is Kansas City Royals vs Washington Nationals played?

Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia.

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