The Washington Nationals are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Minnesota Twins last night. Tonight, they have a chance to even the series, but it’s going to take a sharper, more focused effort to get the job done. A loss here would drop the Nats to 10 games under .500 at home—a stat that’s hard to ignore.

Manager Blake Butera is shaking things up with a few key lineup changes. Brady House is back in the lineup after seeing more limited playing time recently, giving the offense a fresh spark. Drew Millas returns behind the plate, while Luis Garcia Jr. remains sidelined with a lingering wrist issue. On the mound, Miles Mikolas gets the start, but expect Brad Lord or Mitchell Parker to step in for some long relief work as the game unfolds.

Over in the Twins’ dugout, they’re making adjustments too. Brooks Lee moves up to the two-hole after hitting lower in the order last night, and Victor Caratini, Matt Wallner, and Tristan Gray all enter the lineup. Royce Lewis, who’s been struggling at the plate, gets the night off. On the mound, Bailey Ober doesn’t bring overpowering heat, but his towering 6’9″ frame and devastating changeup create a unique challenge for hitters.

This is a must-win for the Nats. Dropping the first two games to a Twins team that’s not significantly better would only fuel the narrative about their home-field struggles. It’s time for the boys to dig deep, play clean baseball, and get this series back on track. Follow along in the comments below—let’s go Nats!