After disappointing the series’ defeat to the Miami Marlins and Pittsburgh Pirates, the Washington Nationals faced the Colorado Rockies and won two of their three-game series. After a 10-game road trip, Washington is currently sitting fourth in the National League East.
The Baltimore Orioles are away from one of the worst losses of the season, losing 24-2 and dropping the series to the Cincinnati Reds. Starting season 9-12 and starting 90 or more win seasons in a row is not ideal, and this slow start route can be attributed to a lack of consistent starting rotation. But with a deadly young lineup, Baltimore will get hot at any point during the season. Baltimore is currently sitting fourth in the American League East.
Washington will attempt another series victory to start a seven-game homestand as he has the opportunity to go up to the division.
Important Injuries
Washington:
- 3b/ss Paul Dejong (nose) – 10 days IL
- SS CJ Abrams (HIP) – 10th IL
- RHP Michael Soroka (Biceps) – 15th IL
- RHP Cade Cavalli (elbow) – 15th IL
Baltimore:
- Colton Couser (left thumb) – 10th IL
- RHP Kyle Bradish (Tommy-John) – 60 days IL
- RHP Zach Eflin (Right Latitude) – 15th IL
- RHP Grayson Rodriguez (elbow/shoulder) – 15th IL
Pitching matchup
Game 1 (4/22, 6:45 EST)
was:lhp Mitchell Parker (2-1)
Southpaw became a key spinning piece for Washington, and he became an astounding fan with his incredible start in 2025. In his final start, Parker pitched well, making six innings, giving up four hits and one run of grabs. However, this was not enough to give Washington a victory and fall to Pittsburgh.
BAL: RHP Dean Klemer (2-2)
Dean Kremer has been a steady inning era player for Baltimore over the past few seasons. Kremer pitched well in his final start, making almost six innings, giving up four hits and one run acquired, bringing Baltimore’s victory.
Game 2 (4/23, 6:45 EST)
was:rhp Trevor Williams (1-2)
After the sensational start of last year’s season, Williams was unable to perform to the same level. However, Williams showed signs of progress in his previous start, allowing three hits and one run to be acquired in five innings. Even with this excellent performance, Washington never won again.
BAL: RHP Sugono and Fujino (2-1)
Sugono is a pleasant surprise for Baltimore, a team desperate to start pitching. In his final start, Sugono went into seven innings, allowing five hits and two run-to-takes, bringing Baltimore’s victory.
Game 3 (4/24, 6:45 EST)
was:lhp Mackenzie Gore (2-2)
Mackenzie Gore shows signs of becoming Washington’s future ace. Despite the ups and downs, he has produced this season. In his final start, Gore pitched six innings and allowed four hits and two run-to-takes while posting a season-high 13 strikeouts.
BAL: LHP Kade Povich (0-2)
The young southpaw has struggled so far this season. Povich’s final start brought about an ugly loss, pitching almost four innings, allowing six hits and seven acquired runs, resulting in losses.
Washington played great baseball in Colorado, bringing his first series victory since his last home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. When you get home, it should help Washington be in a more comfortable environment. With injuries escalating early in the season, Washington is hoping to step up his rotation between veterans and the struggling Baltimore Orioles team through the lineup.
