Twins End Royals Streak with 5-3 Win in 11 Innings

The Kansas City Royals and Washington Nationals are set to open a series on Monday, August 11, 2025, with Cade Cavalli starting for the Nationals and Bailey Falter pitching for the Royals. Falter, holding a 7-6 record with a 4.14 ERA, aims for his eighth win, despite a recent rough outing against the Red Sox. The Nationals offense, batting .244 overall, will face a Royals pitching staff that includes Falter, who has had success against Washington this season. Key players for the Royals include Bobby Witt Jr., who has 17 home runs and a .284 batting average, and Vinnie Pasquantino, leading the team with 20 home runs and 71 RBIs. For the Nationals, James Wood stands out with 25 home runs and 77 RBIs, while C.J. Abrams leads with a .268 batting average. Meanwhile, the Royals recently defeated the Minnesota Twins, who struggled offensively despite some standout moments, with the Royals' pitching and timely hitting securing the series win.