Washington NationalsvsBaltimore Orioles
WSH 1/BAL 3
Things to say
The Orioles beat the Nationals 3-1 at Camden Yards.
01
opener
Low-scoring one, 3-1 Orioles. Pitching duel most of the night. Birds just did enough.
02
key player
Baltimore's starter was the story. Got into his stuff early, went deep, kept Washington's bats quiet all night.
03
hot take
One run for the Nats? The heart of the order has to show up. That offense is just flat right now.
04
deep cut
Watch the bullpen. They slammed the door without it ever feeling close. That's how you steal a quiet one.
05
exit
Both clubs are scuffling under .500 anyway. We'll see if they bounce back tomorrow.
The recap
Pitching ruled this one in Baltimore as the Orioles squeaked past Washington 3-1, a tidy little getaway-day grind where nobody left the yard and runs were at a premium. The O's arms got into their stuff early and kept the Nats' heart of the order quiet all afternoon, never letting that one-run cushion feel safe but never giving it back either.
Washington managed just a single run and couldn't string together enough against a bullpen that slammed the door late. Low-scoring, well-pitched, and over before you knew it.