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Nationals Edge Orioles 4–3 With Ninth-Inning Rally in Beltway Clash

Late-game execution and aggressive baserunning secured Washington’s victory, while Baltimore’s inefficiency with runners in scoring position proved costly.

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Dark clouds gather as rain pours down at Camden Yards ahead of the Orioles' game against the Nationals on Friday, May 16, 2025. (Jacob Calvin Meyer/Staff)
Baltimore Orioles' Ramon Laureano hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, May 16, 2025, in Baltimore (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
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Overview

  • José Tena scored the game-winning run in the ninth inning after Nasim Nuñez’s infield single, sealing the Nationals’ 4–3 victory at Camden Yards.
  • Nathaniel Lowe and James Wood each hit home runs for Washington, contributing key runs in the close contest.
  • Baltimore stranded 15 runners and went 4-for-15 with runners in scoring position, continuing a season-long struggle with offensive efficiency.
  • MacKenzie Gore struck out nine batters in 3 2/3 innings for the Nationals, despite allowing 10 hits and two runs in an unusual pitching performance.
  • Jorge López earned his sixth win of the season, while Kyle Finnegan recorded his 14th save to close out the game for Washington.