Giants' Ray vs Nats' Mikolas: Fireworks Ahead

It's April 19th, Washington Nationals news today starts now, AI powered and ready for kickoff.

Giants wrapping up their nine-game road trip today against the Washington Nationals,

aiming to snag a win and head home smiling.

Robbie Ray takes the hill for San Francisco in his fifth start of the season,

looking sharp at two wins and two losses with a 2.42 ERA.

Over 22.1 innings.

Ray's been steady, striking out 24 while walking just 10,

and in his last outing he held the reds to two runs across five frames.

Meanwhile, the Nats counter with veteran Ridey Miles McElis in his fourth start.

This 37-year-old's off to a rough start, sitting at 0-3 with an 11.49 ERA and 8.47 FIPN.

15.2 innings.

He's coughed up six homers already, giving the Giants a real shock to feast.

Games at Nationals Park in Washington, DC kicking off at 10.35 AM, Pacific time.

Tune in on NBC Sports Bay Area for the broadcast, or catch it on KNBR 680 AM.

104.5 FM, or KSFN 1510 AM.

Giants need this one to cap the trip strong.

Ray's got the edge, so expect some fireworks before they jet back west.