Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals third baseman Paul DeJong goes after a foul ball by Washington Nationals' Joey Gallo during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr. (2) celebrates his three-run home run with Juan Yepez, center, and James Wood, right, during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals center fielder Garrett Hampson jumps for a ball that went for a three-run home run by Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr. during the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Nationals' Luis Garcia Jr. rounds the bases on his three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin, left, and relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (60) celebrate after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington. The Royals won 7-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals first base Salvador Perez stands by first base as he blows a bubble during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)