Friday night Orioles game thread: @ Nationals, 6:45 pm

Q: What time does the Orioles vs Nationals game start?

The Orioles vs Nationals game starts at 6:45 PM.

Q: Who is starting pitcher for the Orioles against the Nationals?

Shane Baz is the starting pitcher for the Orioles.

Q: What is Zack Littell's ERA this season?

Zack Littell has an ERA of 6.94 this season.

Friday night Orioles game thread: @ Nationals, 6:45 pm

TL;DR

The Baltimore Orioles face the Washington Nationals tonight at 6:45 PM, starting a six-game road trip. Shane Baz is pitching for the Orioles against Zack Littell, who has struggled this season.

Key points

Orioles start a six-game road trip
Shane Baz is pitching for the Orioles
Zack Littell has a 6.94 ERA this season
Nationals introduce their team puppy today
Orioles lineup includes Adley Rutschman and Pete Alonso

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 22: Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles runs to first base against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 22, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images I am going to recommend that the Orioles start off their six-game road trip strongly. Tonight they start a weekend series with the Nationals, who are not exactly a powerhouse. Then they travel to Florida to play the Rays, who are very scary this year. So let’s bank some wins! Shane Baz is starting for the Orioles, and we are all still waiting for his breakout moment. Maybe it’ll come tonight! That would be swell. He’ll be facing Zack Littell, who has been downright awful so far this season. In addition to his 6.94 ERA, Littell has given up a bunch of home runs (14 in 36.1 innings) and barely strikes anyone out. He also gives up his fair share of walks. I would really enjoy seeing the Orioles have a patient hitting approach tonight. Get on base and sock some dingers, boys. If Baz can keep James Wood and CJ Abrams from doing much damage, maybe he can have a good game. I thought the Orioles might make a roster move before today’s game to jettison catcher in favor of an outfielder, but they did not. has been limited to DH’ing since his home plate collision on Mother’s Day. Maybe that knee is still bothering him too much to spend a game behind the plate. By the way, the Nationals are introducing their team puppy to the world today. Natty is an eight-week-old Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever mix and I am hoping he gets a lot of camera time. Team dogs for everyone! **Orioles lineup** (L) SS (R) LF Adley Rutschman (S) C (R) 1B Samuel Basallo (L) DH Tyler O’Neill (R) RF (L) CF (R) 3B (R) 2B **Nationals lineup** James Wood (L) RF Luis García Jr. (L) DH (R) 1B CJ Abrams (L) SS (L) LF (R) 3B (L) 2B (S) C (R) CF Let’s go O’s!