Nationals Start Strong and Maintain Shutout
What an incredible game for the Washington Nationals!
The matchup against the Baltimore Orioles started off with a bang, and our fierce hitters set the tone right from the beginning. James Wood opened the game with a brilliant double to left field, paving the way for Nathaniel Lowe's towering homer to right center (411 feet), giving us an early 2-0 lead. The momentum was clearly in our favor as we wrapped up the first inning with two splendid runs!A Dominating Performance
The Nationals continued to dominate through the innings with solid defense and relentless offense. In the second inning, Jose Tena tripled to left, later scoring on a wild pitch, adding another run to the board. Our squad was laser-focused, with Dylan Crews putting on a show in the sixth with a majestic solo home run, extending our lead to 6-0!
Shutout Secured with Stellar Defense
Our pitching and defense were nothing short of spectacular, keeping the Orioles at bay with no runs scored throughout the game. Pitchers held their ground, and a fiery defensive lineup ensured Baltimore had no chance to recover. In the seventh inning, Luis García Jr. displayed quick reflexes and a sharp eye with a clutch single, further expanding our lead to an unassailable 7-0.Victorious and Undefeated at Home
As the final innings unfolded, relentless pitching and slick fielding closed out a thrilling shutout victory for the Nationals. Shoutout to our bullpen for maintaining pressure all the way through, especially with a spotless 9th inning, highlighted by crucial strikeouts to seal the win. It was a complete team effort, and the Nationals reigned supreme over the Orioles.
What a game, Nationals fans! Let's savor this fantastic win and look forward to more remarkable performances ahead! Let's keep this winning energy alive!
Go Nats! 
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Nationals (April 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |