The Royals got their first glimpse at right-handed reliever Luinder Avila in Wednesday's series finale against Washington. Avila pitched a scoreless eighth inning against the Nationals. He induced two groundouts and registered his first career strikeout.

Daylen Lile's two-out, ninth-inning single boosted the Washington Nationals over the Kansas City Royals 8-7 on Wednesday.

Preview the Aug. 13 matchup between the Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Royals can take the series tonight with a win over the Nationals. Michael Wacha (6-9, 3.36 ERA) gets the start with Maikel Garcia in the leadoff spot, and Tyler Tolbert in center against a lefty.

Salvadore Perez and Kyle Isbel hit two-run homers in the sixth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Monday night.

Royals team captain Salvador Perez led the way in the sixth inning. He belted a two-run homer off Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli and KC scored four runs in the frame. It was Perez’s 21st home run and the 294th of his illustrious career.

The Royals blasted their way to series opening victory over the Nationals, 7-4 on Monday. The Nationals are now 3-9 over the last 12 games and has struggled in the second half of the season with a 9-13 record.