Coming off a series victory against the Cincinnati Reds back home in DC, the Nationals head to Minneapolis to take on the 49-53 Minnesota Twins in a 3 game set. After the offense exploded for 16 runs in the first 2 games against the Reds, the bats went quiet in the series finale, as Nick Lodolo threw a complete game shutout in a 5-0 Reds victory.
This series is likely the last complete one with the Nationals roster as it is currently constructed, as the trade deadline approaches rapidly and players with expiring contracts must be moved. There should be an influx of young guns onto the big league roster soon, both from Rochester and those acquired in trades.