Nationals vs Giants Preview: Young Nats Face Robbie Ray, In Giants Win-Now

The Nationals walked out of Oracle Park with a 4-3 win yesterday. They scored two runs in the top of the ninth to pull off a huge comeback. Abrams and Lile both singled to set up the victory. Now Washington comes back for more on Wednesday night. They're 34-33 on the season and riding a one-game winning streak. Foster Griffin takes the mound for the Nationals to keep the momentum rolling. The Giants are still searching for answers after that tough loss cut deep. This is your chance to see if Washington can make it two straight wins in San Francisco.

Robbie Ray is the ace San Francisco leans on most. He's pitched for five different teams in his long career. Ray has a 1.78 ERA this season with strong control. The Giants need him to be sharp after losing yesterday. The rotation is banged up with Tyler Mahle and Harrison Bader both sidelined. Logan Webb is the other dependable starter, but Ray is key. San Francisco is 27-40 and fighting to stay in contention. Ray's arm could be the difference between staying close and falling further back. Every pitch he throws matters right now.

Both teams are hovering right around .500 baseball. Washington is one game above that mark at 34-33. San Francisco trails at 27-40 and has lost more ground. Neither team is giving up. The Nationals won yesterday with grit and late-inning heroics. The Giants know they can bounce back fast. Wednesday night is a pivotal moment. These clubs are building something for the future. Young pitchers on both sides are learning what it takes to win at the big league level. Come watch and see who's got the stomach for this fight.