The Washington Nationals are riding high after a three-game home win streak, and they'll look to keep that momentum going as they welcome the Baltimore Orioles to town on Saturday. It's a battle of two teams trying to find their footing in their respective divisions—the Nationals sit at 22-23 (third in the NL East), while the Orioles are 20-25 (third in the AL East).
On the mound, the Nationals will send Cade Cavalli to the hill. Despite a 1-2 record, Cavalli has been striking out batters at an impressive clip—44 Ks in his outings—and carries a 4.02 ERA. The Orioles counter with Chris Bassitt, who's 3-2 with a 5.21 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP. With the over/under set at 10 runs, expect some fireworks.
The Nationals have been flexing their muscles at the plate, boasting the sixth-best team slugging percentage in MLB (.407). James Wood has been the catalyst, crushing 12 home runs and slugging .509. Over the last 10 games, Daylen Lile has been on fire, going 14-for-37 with four homers and 10 RBIs.
For the Orioles, Taylor Ward has been a steady presence with a .265 average, while Samuel Basallo is heating up—13-for-34 with four doubles, a triple, and six RBIs in his last 10 games. Baltimore has been potent when they score, going 15-4 in games with five or more runs.
Looking at recent form, the Nationals are 6-4 in their last 10, though they've been outscored by two runs. The Orioles are 5-5, outscoring opponents by three runs. Both teams are dealing with significant injuries, so depth will be tested.
Gear up for this NL East vs. AL East showdown—whether you're cheering for the home team or the visitors, make sure you're dressed for the game in your favorite team's gear!
