Washington Nationals starting pitcher DJ Herz throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Nationals' Dylan Crews looks on form the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Nationals' Ildemaro Vargas takes a lead from first base during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey throws to first base to put out Washington Nationals' Jose Tena during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Daniel Lynch IV throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr., left, and catcher Salvador Perez, right, look on from the dugout during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) gives Washington Nationals' Nasim Nunez his batting helmet back during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)