On the evening of September 24, 2024, a showdown is set at Nationals Park as the Kansas City Royals take on the Washington Nationals, starting at 6:45 PM with expected light rainfall. Cole Ragans will lead the pitching for the Royals, entering the game with a commendable 3.244 ERA. Facing him from the mound for the Nationals will be Mitchell Parker, who comes in with a 4.438 ERA. Currently, in the AL Central Division, the Royals are 5th with an 82-74 record, translating to a winning percentage of 0.53, and are 2nd in their division with a 33-19 record. Despite a recent struggle yielding only 2 wins in their last 10 games and a seven-game losing streak, they maintain a better stance at home with a 45-36 record, contrasting with a near-even 37-38 on the road. During day games, their record stands at 30 wins, which pales in comparison to their 52 nighttime victories, scoring 719 runs while conceding 633. On the other side, the Nationals hold a 13th place in the NL East Division, with a 69-87 record and a 0.44 winning percentage. Their division play shows 23 wins against 26 losses, positioning them 4th in the division. Recently, the Nationals have won 4 of their last 10 games and are on a one-game losing streak. Their home record this season is 36-39, with a less favorable 33-48 on the road. The Nationals have a near-even split in day and night games, with 34 and 35 wins respectively, having scored 638 runs while allowing 743.