Washington faces Kansas City in a Tuesday tilt at Kauffman Stadium as Mitchell Parker (WAS) goes against Michael Wacha (KC). The Nationals, sitting at 47-71, are spiraling lately (3-9 in their last 12) while the Royals, 59-60, kicked off the series with a 7-4 win and own a solid home run through recent weeks. Parker owns a 7-12 record with a 5.43 ERA and is looking to stabilize after a rough last start; Wacha has been the steadier presence on KC with a 3.36 ERA through 15 decisions. The matchup shapes up as a grind, with KC favored but not a slam dunk given the recent form and ballpark dynamics.

Odds tilt toward Kansas City (-172 ML) with Washington +143 and a -1.5 spread, total 8.0. NBC Sports Bet projects KC on the moneyline and ATS, while staying away from the game total. KC has won 5 of their last 7 at home, and Washington has scuffled (3-9 over its last 12). For fantasy angles, Parker’s 5.43 ERA and last-start hiccup temper upside, while Wacha’s 3.36 ERA and recent form provide the Royals a favorable backdrop. Live lineup updates and in-game changes will swing daily fantasy and prop decisions, so stay plugged in until first pitch.