The Washington Nationals are looking to right the ship at home this afternoon as they face the San Francisco Giants, hoping to avoid a series loss and shake off a sluggish 1-6 start at Nationals Park. The spotlight is firmly on young starter Cade Cavalli, who is aiming for a major bounce-back performance after a tough outing his last time on the mound.
Manager Blake Butera has shaken up the lineup, rewarding Jose Tena with the three-hole after his three-hit night yesterday. The Nats also welcome back Jacob Young, Jorbit Vivas, and Drew Millas, providing a fresh look as they seek to ignite their home offense. They'll need all hands on deck against Giants veteran Adrian Houser.
San Francisco, coming off a 10-run outburst, is riding high and making only a minor adjustment, slotting the defensively elite Patrick Bailey behind the plate. With a tired bullpen, the pressure is on Cavalli to deliver length and quality for Washington. Can the Nats finally give their home crowd a win to celebrate? Follow along for all the action!
