this washington nationals They will visit Kansas City for the first time in seven years when they oppose royals in Friday’s three-game opener
In May 2016, Washington scored two of three in Kansas City.The two teams have met once since then, when the hosts national July 2019 Two-thirds applied
national Lefty Patrick Corbin (3-5, 4.47 ERA) will be against royals Right-hander Jordan Lyles (0-8, 7.15) Friday
corbyn help national They clinched the 2019 series with seven home runs, 11 strikeouts and no walks.He didn’t make a decision in Washington’s 5-2 win
Corbyn made two appearances against royals. Of Kansas City’s current hitters, only Matt Duffy has a safety against Corbin, going 3 for 12.
In each of his seven starts since April 16, Corbin has thrown at least 5 1/3 innings while allowing no more than three runs. He has six quality starts this year, tied for fifth in the National League.
Corbyn, who has won back-to-back, has not won a trifecta since May 2021. His command of the strike zone has been particularly sharp lately, as he’s allowed just one walk in his past 25 innings.
this national Arrives in Kansas City after beating the San Diego Padres 8-6 at home Thursday afternoon 3-3
While Washington has lost six of its past nine games, its offense has been more productive of late, scoring 52 points in its past 10 games.
Starting hitter Lane Thomas has a 10-game streak, including a .366 batting average (15-for-41) with three homers.
Since returning from the 10-day injured list on May 3, Hildermaro Vargas has hit . 440 (11-for-25) with six safety starts in eight games. He has been out for nearly a month with a strained left shoulder.
“I can’t say enough about what Vargas did,” national manager Dave Martinez said. “He was out and about, having a good time, full of energy.
In his past 10 games, Washington’s Jeimer Candelario is hitting .436 (17-for-39) with eight extras.Among national Of the hitters, Candelario has the most experience against Lyles with 1 hit in 8 at-bats
“When he’s ready to hit the fastball, he’s really good, and he’s consistent,” Martinez said. “The most important thing is that he no longer thinks about hitting a home run every time he hits. He has enough power that when he hits the ball and bounces the ball in the air, he hits a home run.”
In 12 previous games (four starts) against Washington, Lyles is 0-3 with a 5.71 ERA.he faced national Most recently in a loss to the Baltimore Orioles on June 21, 2022, when he allowed two runs in 6 1/3 innings
Lyles’ 7.15 ERA is the highest among major league starting pitchers, and his 14 home runs are tied for the most in the majors.
Consistent start pitching for royals, the starters have won just one game since May 11.The club made 49 substitute appearances during this period but lost nine of their 13 games
Kansas City’s rotation is 8-26 with a 5.49 ERA.
this royals Strengthened their overburdened bullpen this week by promoting right-hander Nick Wittgren from Triple-A Omaha, who has five saves and a 1.25 ERA in 17 games.He struggled in his debut for Kansas City on Wednesday, allowing two runs in two innings
“He’s still developing,” royals Manager Matt Quatralo spoke about the eight-year veteran. “He used to change clothes a lot. Now he’s developed a cutter/slider.
“I changed the slider this offseason and it’s helped me a lot,” Wittgren said. “I’m attacking the zone with all four balls. It’s paying off really well.”
–Field-level media