Scoring 9 runs themselves, the Angels also did not make any alterations to their lineup. Mike Trout will start in the DH spot yet again. On the mound, the Nats will face veteran soft tosser Kyle Hendricks. When he is on his game, Hendricks has the ability to dice up inexperienced hitters with his veteran guile.

The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels play the second game of their 3-game series Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.

The Washington Nationals lost to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night in a 1-0 defeat that encapsulates the frustration of their season. Why was it frustrating? Because it's a repeat of a common theme for the Nationals: MacKenzie Gore pitches an absolutely amazing game and Washington fails to take advantage on offense.