Kansas City at Washington

Hopeless Kansas City is 14-32 on the road, ranked #24 in runs scored, #23 in on-base percentage, #27 in slugging, with a pitching staff ranked #27 in team ERA (5.08). Starter Jakob Junis (5.53 ERA) isn't getting it done, and the Royals are 15-40 against a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15, plus 17-36 against a left-handed starter. Washington is home for the sixth straight game, ranked ninth offensively in on-base percentage. The Nationals are on a 27-11 run overall, including 21-7 versus a right-handed starter and have reliable Patrick Corbin (3.55 ERA) on the mound. With the Royals 5-12 in the last 17 meetings, back home field. Play Washington for a Max Play.