Giants, Nationals Set for Saturday Showdown After Offensive Outburst WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals will meet for the second game of their series Saturday evening at Nationals Park, one afternoon after the Giants’ bats erupted for a 10-5 victory. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EDT under cloudy skies with a game-time temperature near 79 degrees. Both teams will send struggling right-handers to the mound seeking their first win of the season. San Francisco’s Adrian Houser (0-2) will oppose Washington’s Cade Cavalli (0-1). The Giants (8-12) arrive with momentum after Friday’s offensive display, which snapped a three-game losing streak. Key contributors in that win included Heliot Ramos, Matt Chapman and starter Logan Webb. Prior to Friday, San Francisco had scored three or fewer runs in five of its previous six games. Washington (9-11) saw a two-game win streak end in the series opener. The Nationals’ bullpen faltered after a recent stretch of solid performances, including a 10-inning, 8-7 win at Pittsburgh on Thursday. The pitching matchup highlights two veterans looking to find form. Houser has been tagged for losses in both his starts this April. Cavalli, making his third start, will aim to provide length for a Washington staff that used multiple relievers Friday. Projections for the contest are split. National Statistical’s game simulator forecasts a 6-3 Nationals victory. However, the same outlet’s ELO rating system gives the Giants a slight edge, projecting San Francisco with a 55% probability to win. Following Saturday’s game, the series concludes Sunday before both clubs embark on difficult stretches. The Giants host the Los Angeles Dodgers for three games starting Tuesday, while the Nationals welcome the Atlanta Braves for a four-game set beginning Monday.