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Nationals Edge Orioles 4-3 After Late Inning Rally

Washington capitalized on Baltimore’s offensive inefficiency and defensive missteps to secure a ninth-inning victory at Camden Yards.

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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 decisive run in the ninth inning after Nasim Nuñez beat Félix Bautista to first base on an infield single.
  • The Orioles stranded 15 baserunners and went 4-for-15 with runners in scoring position, continuing their season-long offensive struggles.
  • Cade Povich delivered a strong outing for Baltimore, striking out nine over 5⅔ innings while allowing two runs on three hits.
  • James Wood’s eighth-inning solo home run tied the game for Washington, complementing Nathaniel Lowe’s earlier solo homer.
  • Baltimore’s record dropped to 15-28, marking their fourth consecutive loss and continued struggles in the AL East standings.