Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles Game Thread
Follow along as the Nats and the O’s kick off this years edition of the Battle of the Beltway
CINCINNATI, OHIO - MAY 13: PJ Poulin #50 and Curtis Mead #45 of the Washington Nationals celebrate after winning 8-7 in the tenth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 13, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) | Getty Images It was a tough loss yesterday, but the Nats still got the series win in Cincinnati. Now the Nats head home and welcome a local rival for the first time this season.
It is the first edition of the Battle of the Beltway for 2026. The Nats and O’s are two teams with similar records, but different vibes. The Nats have made a few tweaks to the lineup.
Curtis Mead will be in the lineup at first base, which puts Luis Garcia Jr. at DH. Jacob Young moves down to the 9 spot after spending a lot of time in the 5 hole.
Jorbit Vivas will play second base over Nasim Nunez. Drew Millas will also do the catching for the second straight game. Zack Littell will get the start, but Andrew Alvarez should be available in a long relief role.