Nationals take on the Orioles in first of 3-game series
Baltimore Orioles (20-24, third in the AL East) vs. Washington Nationals (21-23, third in the NL East) Washington; Friday, 6:45 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Shane Baz (1-4, 5. 48 ERA, 1. 56 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Nationals: Zack Littell (1-4, 6.
94 ERA, 1. 60 WHIP, 17 strikeouts) LINE: Orioles -143, Nationals +121; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles to open a three-game series. Washington has a 6-13 record at home and a 21-23 record overall.
The Nationals have hit 52 total home runs to rank fifth in the NL. Baltimore has an 8-12 record on the road and a 20-24 record overall. The Orioles have gone 11-20 in games when they have given up a home run.
The teams meet Friday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: C. J.