Washington Nationals tops Baltimore Orioles 6-4
Game Summary
Washington Nationals defeated Baltimore Orioles 6-4.
The turning point came in the top of the 3rd. Washington Nationals pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Luis García Jr. led Washington Nationals's offense, going 3-for-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever PJ Poulin threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and recorded the save.
Pete Alonso led Baltimore Orioles's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Baltimore Orioles reliever Grant Wolfram threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (82 pitches). Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 2 K (ERA 4.50).
Baltimore Orioles starter Kyle Bradish: 4.0 IP, 1 H, 3 ER, 2 K, 5 BB (85 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 3.60).
Hitting Analysis
Washington Nationals: 7 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.233). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Luis García Jr. (3-for-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI).
Baltimore Orioles: 3 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.130). Includes 2 HR.