Washington Nationals edges Baltimore Orioles 3-2
Game Summary
Washington Nationals squeaked out a narrow win over Baltimore Orioles, 3-2. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
Key Players
Gunnar Henderson led Baltimore Orioles's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 RBI. Baltimore Orioles reliever Josh Walker threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Daylen Lile led Washington Nationals's offense, going 3-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell threw 5.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and earned the win.
Pitching Report
Baltimore Orioles starter Shane Baz: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 4 K, 3 BB (108 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.57 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K (ERA 0.00).
Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell: 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (87 pitches). Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 7 K (ERA 4.50).
Hitting Analysis
Baltimore Orioles: 6 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.200). Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Gunnar Henderson (2-for-5).
Cleanup cold: Adley Rutschman (0-for-5), Pete Alonso (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Washington Nationals: 6 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.231). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Daylen Lile (3-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI).