The only player in blue it wasn't a good night for was reliever Easton McGee, who allowed five runs in the ninth as the Nationals cut a 12-run deficit to seven, but he ultimately managed to escape after throwing 34 pitches in the final inning.

William Contreras will look to continue his torrid week when the visiting Milwaukee Brewers play the middle game of their series against the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon.

The Milwaukee Brewers play the Washington Nationals after William Contreras had five hits against the Nationals on Friday.