Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Game Thread

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 08: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by Keibert Ruiz #20 after Abrams scored the go ahead run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the ninth inning at Oracle Park on June 08, 2026 in San Francisco, California. The Nationals won the game 4-3. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Just when the Nats looked dead in the water, they came back in the 9th with Daylen Lile and CJ Abrams delivering the big hits. Now they will look to carry that momentum into this game where they have a chance to claim another series win. The late night Nats are back in action folks.

Blake Butera is going lefty heavy against Giants starter Adrian Houser, who performs significantly worse against lefties. That means Curtis Mead will be on the bench for Jorbit Vivas. Jose Tena will also get the start at DH. The only true right handed hitter in the lineup today is Jacob Young, who replaces Dylan Crews in center. Drew Millas will get the nod over Keibert Ruiz behind the dish. Andrew Alvarez will be on the mound tonight.

lineup readers be like "yep that's a lineup"

→ https://t.co/iUBDqlBaL0pic.twitter.com/6CFxOftgRp

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 9, 2026

The Giants are making a couple changes at the bottom of their order. Jonah Cox will be in center field over Drew Gilbert. Daniel Susac will do the catching tonight as well. Otherwise it is the same lineup as the one Tony Vitello rolled out yesterday. As mentioned before, veteran Adrian Houser will be on the bump.

Giants 6/9

C. Schmitt LF
R. Devers 1B
L. Arraez 2B
W. Adames SS
J. Hoo Lee RF
B. Eldridge DH
M. Chapman 3B
D. Susac C
J. Cox CF

A. Houser SP

— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) June 9, 2026

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Game Info:

Stadium: Oracle Park

Time: 9:45 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

Last night was an uplifting win for the Nats, who made a 9th inning comeback for the first time this year. Now they will look to wrap up another series win on the west coast. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats!

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