The San Francisco Giants host the Washington Nationals on Tuesday at Oracle Park, with first pitch scheduled for 9:45 p.
m. EDT.
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The Giants aim to bounce back after a 4-3 loss to Washington, a game in which outfielder Jung Hoo Lee recorded four hits.
Tuesday's contest is the fifth meeting between the two Major League Baseball teams this season. The current series is tied at two wins each.
Team Records and Pitching Matchup
San Francisco enters the game with a 27-40 overall record and a 12-17 mark at home. The Giants rank fourth in the National League with a collective .
412 slugging percentage.
The Nationals hold a 34-33 overall record and boast a strong 22-13 record on the road.
Washington has performed well when collecting at least eight hits, posting a 25-15 record in such games.
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Adrian Houser is the probable starter for the Giants. He carries a 2-5 record with a 5.49 ERA and 40 strikeouts this season.
The Nationals counter with Andrew Alvarez, who holds a 1-0 record, a 3.54 ERA, and 22 strikeouts.
Jung Hoo Lee's Hitting Streak
According to Rotowire, the 27-year-old Lee has a 16-game hitting streak dating back to May 14. Since returning from the injured list, he has batted .
587 with 12 runs scored over 11 outings.
Over the last 10 games, both teams have identical 5-5 records. The Giants have batted .
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312 during that stretch, while the Nationals have hit . 235.
