Friday night Orioles game thread: @ Nationals, 6:45 pm
It’s the first of three against the Nationals. Let’s go O’s!
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles runs to first base against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images I am going to recommend that the Orioles start off their six-game road trip strongly. Tonight they start a weekend series with the Nationals, who are not exactly a powerhouse.
Then they travel to Florida to play the Rays, who are very scary this year. So let’s bank some wins! Shane Baz is starting for the Orioles, and we are all still waiting for his breakout moment.
Maybe it’ll come tonight! That would be swell. He’ll be facing Zack Littell, who has been downright awful so far this season.
In addition to his 6. 94 ERA, Littell has given up a bunch of home runs (14 in 36. 1 innings) and barely strikes anyone out.