The Milwaukee Brewers are riding high after a standout performance from William Contreras, who delivered a four-hit game in Friday's 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. As the two teams prepare to face off again on Saturday, all eyes will be on whether the Brewers can carry that momentum into the nation's capital.

Contreras has been a force for Milwaukee this season, leading the team with a .302 batting average to go along with seven doubles, three home runs, and 23 RBIs. His hot bat has been a key factor in the Brewers' 17-14 start, which has them sitting fourth in the NL Central. The team has been particularly potent when they score five or more runs, boasting a 15-2 record in those games.

On the mound, the Brewers will send left-hander Kyle Harrison to the hill. Harrison has been sharp this season, posting a 2-1 record with a 2.28 ERA and 30 strikeouts over his first few starts. He'll look to keep the Nationals' offense in check, as Washington has struggled at home with a 3-11 record at Nationals Park.

The Nationals, who sit third in the NL East at 15-18, will counter with Foster Griffin. The lefty has been impressive in his own right, entering the game with a perfect 3-0 record and a 2.67 ERA. Washington's offense has been led by James Wood, who has already mashed 10 home runs this season, while Luis Garcia has been swinging a hot bat over the past 10 games.

This matchup marks the fifth meeting between these two clubs this season, with the Nationals holding a 3-1 advantage in the series. Both teams come in with identical 5-5 records over their last 10 games, but the Brewers have outscored opponents by 24 runs during that stretch compared to the Nationals' plus-three margin.

As the game gets underway, fans can expect a battle of two left-handed starters with similar numbers, but the key could be whether Contreras can stay hot and help the Brewers even the series.