Nationals Host Giants, Seeking First Above .500

0:00It's April 17th. Welcome in. This is Washington Nationals News, today where team coverage meets AI. The Nationals just snatched a wild 8-7 win in 10 innings over the Pirates yesterday, splitting their four games set and boosting their road. Trip to five wins and two losses. Now sitting at 9-10 overall, they're one game under 500 as they head back to DC for a key series. They'll host the San Francisco Giants, who are struggling at 7-12 with the fewest runs scored in baseball. Despite big bats like Rafael Devers and Matt Chapman, only Willie Automays and Luis Arraez have shown up so far for the Giants. The Nats pitching staff has given up the most runs this season, but this Giants lineup could be a chance to breathe. San Francisco's arms have kept them afloat, though, with matchups like Logan Webb facing Zach Latel Friday at 6.45 pm Eastern. Saturday at 4.05 pm, it's Adrian Hauser against Cade Cavalli, and Sunday at 1.35 pm, Robby Ray takes on Miles Mikolas.

1:01These games' pit and at starters looking for consistency against the Giants staff that's had some surprises. With a softer stretch ahead against the Giants, Braves, and White Socks, the Nationals finally have their shot to climb over 500 at home. Let's see if they grab it.