Overview
- The series, which starts Tuesday in Washington, lines up Twins right-hander Taj Bradley (3-1, 2.85 ERA) against Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli (1-1, 3.82).
- Minnesota is 5-10 on the road, tied for the fewest road wins in MLB, while Washington is 4-12 at home, the fewest home wins in the league.
- Cade Cavalli has posted two straight starts with 10 strikeouts and two earned runs, earning praise from manager Blake Butera for looking like the pitcher they expect.
- Twins starter Joe Ryan left his last game after two batters with elbow soreness, and manager Derek Shelton said he is getting an MRI that could affect their rotation plans.
- Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez has reached base in eight of his past nine games with a .375 average, five walks, four steals, and six RBIs, boosting a light recent offense.