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Nationals Take Beltway Series Despite Orioles’ Finale Win

Washington secured a 2-1 series victory over Baltimore with standout performances from James Wood and Luis Garcia Jr., while Baltimore broke its losing streak in the finale behind Cade Povich’s strong outing.

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Baltimore Orioles' Tyler O'Neill, right, strikes out swinging in front of Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Overview

  • The Washington Nationals claimed the Beltway Series 2-1, highlighted by James Wood’s record-tying 116.3 mph home run and Luis Garcia Jr.’s decisive sacrifice fly in a 4-3 win on Wednesday.
  • Baltimore avoided a sweep in Thursday's finale with a 2-1 victory, as Cade Povich delivered 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball, outdueling Washington’s MacKenzie Gore.
  • The Orioles’ situational hitting struggles persisted throughout the series, as they stranded 12 runners and hit just .168 with a .483 OPS against left-handed pitching.
  • Wednesday’s loss dropped Baltimore to five games under .500 for the first time since July 2022, but they improved to 10-14 with Thursday’s win.
  • Washington’s young lineup and bullpen were pivotal in the series, while Baltimore’s rotation showed promise with strong outings from Tomoyuki Sugano and Cade Povich.