Probable Pitchers: RHP Jackson Griffin (WSH) vs. RHP Cade Young (BAL)
Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore, Maryland
First Pitch: 4:05 PM ET
Broadcast: MASN / MASN2 / MLB.TV
Venue Profile – Camden Yards
Type: Outdoor
Capacity: ~45,000
Dimensions:
LF: 384 ft (deepened after 2022 renovation)
CF: 410 ft
RF: 318 ft
Ballpark Factors:
Suppresses right‑handed HRs to left field
Boosts left‑handed pull power
Excellent hitters’ backdrop
Impact:
Favors Washington’s left‑handed bats (Garcia, Winker)
Makes life easier for pitchers who keep the ball away from RF
Weather Forecast – Baltimore, MD
Temperature: 83–86°F
Wind: 7–10 mph blowing out to right‑center
Humidity: High
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Impact:
Boost to left‑handed power
Warm, humid air helps carry fly balls
Slightly hitter‑friendly environment
Injury Report
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams – ACTIVE
Lane Thomas – ACTIVE
Joey Meneses – DAY‑TO‑DAY (back tightness)
Josiah Gray – OUT (elbow)
MacKenzie Gore – OUT (shoulder)
Baltimore Orioles
Gunnar Henderson – ACTIVE
Adley Rutschman – ACTIVE
Colton Cowser – DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
Kyle Bradish – OUT (UCL surgery)
John Means – OUT (forearm)
Probable Pitchers
Washington – RHP Jackson Griffin
2026 Season: 4–4, 4.01 ERA, 1.27 WHIP
Last 5 Starts: 2–2, 3.66 ERA
Strengths:
Good fastball/slider combo
Generates weak contact
Strong vs. right‑handed hitters
Concerns:
Can struggle with command early
Orioles’ left‑handed bats (Henderson, O’Hearn) match up well
Baltimore – RHP Cade Young
2026 Season: 3–6, 4.44 ERA, 1.33 WHIP
Last 5 Starts: 1–3, 4.91 ERA
Strengths:
Good curveball
Keeps ball in the park at Camden Yards
Strong vs. right‑handed hitters
Concerns:
Struggles vs. left‑handed power
Nationals’ lineup has several lefties who hit breaking balls well
Team Records & Recent Form
Washington Nationals (41–42)
Last 10: 6–4
Road Record: 20–22
Run Differential: -12
Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense improving behind Abrams and Thomas
Baltimore Orioles (39–44)
Last 10: 4–6
Home Record: 19–22
Run Differential: -28
Trend: Inconsistent offense; rotation thin; bullpen overworked
Series History
2025 Season Series: Nationals won 3–1
2026 Season Series: Nationals lead 1–0 (won 6–4 on June 26)
At Camden Yards (last 12): Nationals lead 7–5
Key Trend: Washington’s speed and left‑handed bats consistently trouble Baltimore’s pitching
Key Player Matchups
CJ Abrams (WSH) vs. Cade Young
Edge: Washington
Abrams thrives vs. curveball‑heavy pitchers and is hitting over .300 vs. right‑handers. Young’s command issues give Abrams opportunities on the bases.
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) vs. Jackson Griffin
Edge: Baltimore
Henderson crushes right‑handed pitching and benefits from wind blowing out to right‑center.
Lane Thomas (WSH) vs. Orioles’ Bullpen
Edge: Washington
Baltimore’s bullpen is depleted and has struggled in June. Thomas excels in late‑inning leverage spots.
Adley Rutschman (BAL) vs. Nationals’ Pitching Staff
Edge: Baltimore
Rutschman’s plate discipline is a major advantage against a Nationals staff that can lose the zone.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Nationals | Orioles | Edge |
| Runs/Game | 4.38 | 4.22 | Nationals |
| Team ERA | 4.19 | 4.47 | Nationals |
| Bullpen ERA | 4.11 | 4.39 | Nationals |
| HR | 82 | 90 | Orioles |
| OPS | .721 | .718 | Even |
| Defensive Runs Saved | +9 | +3 | Nationals |
Washington holds slight advantages across most categories.
Betting Trends
Nationals are 7–3 in their last 10 vs. Baltimore
Orioles are 3–7 in their last 10 home games
Nationals overs have hit in 6 of last 9
Orioles overs have hit in 5 of last 7
Griffin has a 3.66 ERA in his last 5 starts
Game Odds
Washington Nationals 9
Baltimore Orioles – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 26, 2026
