After getting pummeled by the Twins last night, the Nats need to get off the mat and fight back. They have a chance to even the series tonight, but they have to play better baseball to do that. If they drop this game, the Nats will fall to 10 games under .500 at home.
Blake Butera is making a couple tweaks to his lineup. Notably, Brady House will be back in the lineup. House’s playing time has been more limited recently, but he will be out there in this one. Drew Millas will also be back at catcher. Luis Garcia Jr. is still being held out of the lineup with his wrist issue. Miles Mikolas will be the starter, but expect Brad Lord or Mitchell Parker to get some long relief work tonight.
The Twins are also making a couple changes. After hitting lower in the order last night, Brooks Lee will be in the 2 spot. Victor Caratini, Matt Wallner and Tristan Gray will all be added to the lineup tonight. The struggling Royce Lewis gets the night off. Bailey Ober does not throw hard but his massive 6’9 frame and filthy changeup gives him a unique look.
This is a game the Nats need to win. It would be a tough look to drop the first two games to a Twins team that is not a whole lot better than themselves. That would just further the narrative about the team’s home struggles. Hopefully the boys can get it done tonight. Follow along in the comments below and let’s go Nats!