Kansas City RoyalsvsWashington Nationals
KC 3/WSH 7
Things to say
Nationals beat the Royals 7-3 at Nationals Park.
01
opener
Nats took care of business at home, 7-3 over Kansas City. Felt like they cracked it open early and never really let KC back in. Solid Monday night.
02
key player
Whoever was in the heart of that Nats order was locked in — looked like they squared up everything they saw.
03
hot take
Royals bullpen is cooked. Manager went to the pen way too early and you could see it on every middle reliever's face.
04
deep cut
Washington's at 38-35 now — quietly above .500 in June, nobody's talking about it. Royals sitting at 29-44 and fading.
05
exit
Anyway, we'll see if KC can steal one tomorrow before they get out of town — classic getaway day spot.
The recap
Nats took care of business at home, 7-3 over Kansas City, and it wasn't really close after the middle innings. Washington's bats got into the Royals starter early and the bullpen couldn't stop the bleeding once the heart of the order came around a second time.
KC drops to 29-44 and you can feel the manager going to the pen too early all series long. Solid getaway-style win for Washington heading into the next series.