Foster Griffin shines for Washington Nationals with strong pitching outing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Foster Griffin delivered an impressive performance for the Washington Nationals on June 27, 2026, against the Baltimore Orioles, pitching 7 innings and throwing 112 pitches. This outing comes after the team faced four consecutive losses. Griffin's recent form includes a 1.03 ERA over his last four starts, significantly boosting his season stats, now showing a 2.93 ERA. The Nationals' manager Blake Butera displayed considerable trust in Griffin, allowing him to pitch deeper into the game than is typical in current baseball trends. The team holds a 13-4 record in games started by Griffin, indicating his importance to their rotation.
- •Griffin pitched 7 innings against the Orioles on June 27, 2026.
- •His ERA is now 2.93 after 98.1 innings this season.
- •Manager Blake Butera's confidence led to Griffin throwing 112 pitches.
- •Griffin has a 1.03 ERA over his last four starts.
- •Nationals are 13-4 in games started by Griffin this season.
- 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Foster Griffin was the stopper that the Washington Nationals needed
"When the Nationals needed an ace like performance, Foster Griffin did just that in a 112 pitch masterclass
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