The Kansas City Royals (83-74) and Washington Nationals (69-88) meet on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. ET.

This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Royals will send Michael Lorenzen (7-6) to the mound, while DJ Herz (4-8) will take the ball for the Nationals.

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Royals vs. Nationals Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
• Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
• TV: MASN2
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Nationals Park
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Lorenzen – KC (7-6, 3.43 ERA) vs Herz – WSH (4-8, 4.30 ERA)

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Royals Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Michael Lorenzen

• The Royals’ Lorenzen (7-6) will make his 24th start of the season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, Aug. 27, when he threw 1 2/3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians without allowing a run.
• The 32-year-old has an ERA of 3.43 and 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .221 in 24 games this season.
• In 23 starts this season, he’s earned nine quality starts.
• In 23 starts this season, Lorenzen has lasted five or more innings 19 times, with an average of 5.3 innings per appearance.
• He has finished six appearances without allowing an earned run in 24 chances this season.

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Nationals Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: DJ Herz

• The Nationals will send Herz (4-8) out for his 19th start of the season. He is 4-8 with a 4.30 ERA and 103 strikeouts through 83 2/3 innings pitched.
• The lefty’s most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the New York Mets, when he tossed 3 1/3 innings, surrendering seven earned runs while allowing six hits.
• In 18 games this season, the 23-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.30, with 11.1 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .227 against him.
• Herz heads into the outing with two quality starts under his belt this year.
• Herz is trying to collect his 11th start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.
• He has made four appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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