Nationals Take a Nail-Biter Victory Over Orioles! 
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What a game, Nationals fans! The Washington Nationals emerged victorious in a thrilling 4-3 match against the Baltimore Orioles. It was a great team effort, and I'm excited to break down the key moments that led us to this win.A Strong Start 
The game started off with a bang when James Wood smashed a solo homer to right-center, covering a whopping 431 feet! It set the tone for the rest of the game and gave us the early lead we needed. After Keibert Ruiz singled to right, Josh Bell followed up with another home run, making it 3-0 at the end of the first inning. Talk about a show of strength!Hanging On Tight 
While the Orioles managed to chip away at our lead with some small ball plays, the Nationals' defense showed resilience. Jackson Rutledge and Andres Ferrer did a commendable job in relief, but it was Zach López who shut things down in the seventh inning when the Orioles started to get close.Turning the Tide 
After the Orioles tied the game in the eighth inning, one could feel the tension in the air. However, our boys kept their cool. Alex Call, hitting for Nasim Nuñez, singled to center and gave us the momentum right back. Luis García Jr. came through with a clutch sacrifice fly, sending Call home to regain a slender lead.Closing It Out 
The ninth inning was as tense as it gets. Kyle Finnegan stepped in to close out the game, and there were definitely a few heart-stopping moments when the Orioles put men on the bases. But he demonstrated his skills, striking out Tyler O'Neill and getting Heston Kjerstad to pop out, sealing a thrilling 4-3 victory for our Nationals! 
A big shout-out to the entire team for holding strong and delivering a thrilling victory. On to the next game, where we aim to keep the momentum going! Let's go Nats!
Scoreboard for Orioles @ Nationals (April 23rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |