The Washington Nationals edged the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on a dramatic tenth-inning RBI single by Daylen Lile, snapping a four-game skid that had plagued the club at Oriole Park.
Luis García Jr. provided the early spark, launching a 418-foot homer in the fifth and finishing the day with four hits, underscoring his pivotal role in the offense.
Veteran right-hander Foster Griffin delivered a marathon effort, throwing 112 pitches over seven innings, matching his career high with nine strikeouts while allowing just an unearned run.
Clayton Beeter closed the game with a flawless 1-2-3 ninth, and Justin Lawrence secured his first save since 2024, preserving the narrow lead.
A Late Surge in Baltimore
The Orioles had tied the contest in the eighth on Pete Alonso’s double and Samuel Basallo’s single, but defensive miscues by third-baseman Blaze Alexander in the sixth opened the door for Washington.
Starter Brandon Young matched his career best with eight strikeouts, yet surrendered two runs on seven hits, while the Nationals’ offense opened scoring in the second with Daylen Lile’s double and Jorbit Vivas’ single.
Looking ahead, Washington’s Zack Littell (6-6, 5.40 ERA) is slated to oppose Baltimore’s Kyle Bradish (5-7, 3.64) in the series finale, a matchup that could determine the momentum shift.