Fresh off a solid victory in Friday's opener, the San Francisco Giants look to secure a series win against the Washington Nationals today. A strong performance would not only clinch the series but also set the stage for a potential sweep tomorrow—a momentum boost the Giants are certainly craving.

On the mound for San Francisco is veteran right-hander Adrian Houser, making his fourth start of the season. The 33-year-old, now in his first year with the Giants, enters with an 0-2 record and a 5.06 ERA. In his last outing, he surrendered four runs in 4.2 innings against a tough Baltimore Orioles lineup.

Opposing him is Nationals' righty Cade Cavalli. The 27-year-old is seeking more consistency in his fifth start, coming off a rough appearance where he was tagged for four runs in just 1.1 innings by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He currently holds an 0-1 record with a 4.60 ERA.

It's a matchup between two teams looking to climb above .500, with the Giants (8-12) visiting the Nationals (9-11). With both starters aiming to bounce back, today's game could hinge on which pitcher finds their rhythm first.