The Nationals have been one of the surprises in MLB this season and took Game 1 over the Giants 4-3 on Monday. I like Washington again on Tuesday with Adrian Houser on the mound for San Francisco tonight. The Nats pounded Houser for seven hits and five runs back in April and he hasn't reached the 5th inning in his last three starts. That should allow Washington to feast on the vulnerable Giants' bullpen. The Nats counter with lefty Andrew Alvarez, who sports a 2.25 ERA in his six career starts. I'd back Washington at anything -110 or better tonight.
Early (elbow) is tentatively set to pitch for Double-A Harrisburg on Sunday, MLB.com reports.
Ruiz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Padres.
The Nationals recalled Pinckney from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.
The Nationals placed Nunez on the bereavement list Thursday.
Millas will undergo surgery Friday on his fractured left index finger, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.
Harris gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his first career save in a 7-6 win over the Cardinals. He didn't walk or strike out a batter.
Tidwell didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Cardinals, surrendering five runs (four earned) on five hits and two walks over four-plus innings. He struck out two.
Kent (1-4) took the loss Wednesday against the Padres, allowing five runs on eight hits and a walk across three innings. He struck out two.
The Giants designated Bivens for assignment Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The Giants claimed Davitt off waivers from Atlanta on Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
