Foster Griffin shines for Washington Nationals with strong pitching outing

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Foster Griffin shines for Washington Nationals with strong pitching outing
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 2:50 PMYahoo SportsFoster Griffin was the stopper that the Washington Nationals needed
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When the Nationals needed an ace like performance, Foster Griffin did just that in a 112 pitch masterclass

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