Overview

• Jorge Mateo's 12th inning single proved decisive, driving in the winning run after multiple blown saves.
• Craig Kimbrel struggled with his role, blowing potential saves but the team rallied to avoid a series defeat.
• Gunnar Henderson and Anthony Santander contributed key home runs, bolstering the Orioles' offense.
• Orioles' pitching faced challenges, yet managed to hold off the Nationals with crucial strikeouts in late innings.
• The win highlighted the Orioles' resilience, marking the longest no-sweep streak in the MLB since WWII.