Alec Fink
Sports Editor
Thursday’s game between the Orioles and Nationals wrapped up a great week of baseball as the teams finished their annual “Battle of the Beltway.”
Sports Editor
Thursday’s game between the Orioles and Nationals wrapped up a great week of baseball as the teams finished their annual “Battle of the Beltway.”
The two up and coming teams played four games - two in D.C. then two in Baltimore - that did not let baseball fans down. The games had it all: offense, defense, pitching and plenty of excitement.
On Memorial Day, both teams sported camouflage jerseys, which will be auctioned off to support our troops. Although there was a combined effort to raise money for charity, the game was one-sided. With fifteen base hits, the Orioles won the first game 6-2.
On Memorial Day, both teams sported camouflage jerseys, which will be auctioned off to support our troops. Although there was a combined effort to raise money for charity, the game was one-sided. With fifteen base hits, the Orioles won the first game 6-2.
Zimmerman (WAS) hits his third home run of the night. ESPN images Rain delayed Tuesday night’s start time an hour and a half. When the teams finally took the field, it seemed as if Baltimore left their energy in the locker room. The Nationals started strong, scoring three runs in the first inning en route to a punishing 9-3 victory.
When the series switched over to Baltimore, the exhilaration, along with the weather, heated up tremendously. The third game was undoubtedly the best of the four game series. The Nationals started strong, led by third basemen Ryan Zimmerman, who hit a home run in each of his first three at bats. It seemed as if this game would be another lopsided Washington victory.
When the series switched over to Baltimore, the exhilaration, along with the weather, heated up tremendously. The third game was undoubtedly the best of the four game series. The Nationals started strong, led by third basemen Ryan Zimmerman, who hit a home run in each of his first three at bats. It seemed as if this game would be another lopsided Washington victory.
Baltimore celebrates a victory. ESPN images Unfortunately for Zimmerman, the Orioles fought back and stole the show. Baltimore scored six runs in the seventh inning to claim a 9-6 lead, from which they never looked back. The two local teams hit a combined eight home runs in Wednesday night’s game alone. The 39,000+ screaming fans at Camden Yards provided a playoff-like atmosphere.
The final game of the series was a pitcher’s duel. The Orioles’ pitching staff gave up only three hits to Washington’s talented offense. Orioles’ pitcher Freddy Garcia threw eight innings, gave up three hits, and no earned runs.
The Nationals’ starting pitcher Dan Haren had a solid night as well. In seven and one-third innings, Haren gave up two runs and eight hits. D.C.’s offense could not give Haren the proper run support, resulting in another loss.
The Orioles lead the all-time series 29-21 after taking three out of four from their rivals down the street. Although Baltimore showed they were the stronger team this week, both teams have to like the direction their ballclub is heading after a competitive series of baseball.
The final game of the series was a pitcher’s duel. The Orioles’ pitching staff gave up only three hits to Washington’s talented offense. Orioles’ pitcher Freddy Garcia threw eight innings, gave up three hits, and no earned runs.
The Nationals’ starting pitcher Dan Haren had a solid night as well. In seven and one-third innings, Haren gave up two runs and eight hits. D.C.’s offense could not give Haren the proper run support, resulting in another loss.
The Orioles lead the all-time series 29-21 after taking three out of four from their rivals down the street. Although Baltimore showed they were the stronger team this week, both teams have to like the direction their ballclub is heading after a competitive series of baseball.
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