Washington Nationals vs Baltimore Orioles Game Thread

[ASFN Admin]

You must be registered for see images

JUPITER, FL - MARCH 20: From left, Washington Nationals infielder Jose Tena (8), outfielder Christian Franklin (33) and infielder Andres Chaparro (87) smile as they pose in the dugout before a MLB spring training game against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on March 20, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The Grapefruit League is done and the Washington Nationals are headed up north. However, the regular season is not here just yet. The Nats have a pair of exhibition games with the Orioles, with the first one being this afternoon. As a final tune-up, the local rivals are playing at Camden Yards.

As you would expect with the season just a few days away, the Nats have a strong lineup. James Wood will be leading off and in left field. Interestingly, Drew Millas will be hitting second. CJ Abrams is hitting 6th, lower in the order than we are used to. Luis Garcia Jr. will be playing first base, a position he should see more action at this season. While Mitchell Parker has already been optioned, he is on the mound today. It will be a good chance for him to leave a good impression before heading to Rochester.

we've got (almost) official baseball pic.twitter.com/yURtA6ALjX

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) March 22, 2026

The O’s also have a strong lineup, headlined by their new big money star Pete Alonso. Nats fans are very familiar with Alonso after his years with the Mets and now he will be just up the road. Familiar O’s stars like Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman are also in the lineup. Kyle Bradish, who is one of the O’s better starters will be on the mound.

Here’s how we’re lining up today for our exhibition against the Nationals!

SS – Henderson
C – Rutschman
DH – Alonso
RF – O’Neill
1B – Mountcastle
3B – Mayo
LF – Cowser
CF – Taveras
2B – Alexander

P – Bradish

Catch all the action on MASN+ https://t.co/CQC97MrTXRpic.twitter.com/IoP7NqDNNa

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) March 22, 2026

Game Info:

Stadium: Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Time: 1:35 PM EST

TV: MASN

Radio: The Team 980

These next couple days will be a fun chance to see the Nats one more time before they start the season in Chicago. It is also fun to play a rival like the O’s. Hopefully these games are fun and the Nats come out on top. Follow along in the comments below and let’s go Nats!

Continue reading...