Washington Nationals secure narrow victory over Baltimore Orioles in extras

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Washington Nationals secure narrow victory over Baltimore Orioles in extras
Summary

The Washington Nationals triumphed over the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 in a tense extra-inning game on June 26, 2026. Justin Lawrence delivered a key save in the 10th inning, while Foster Griffin pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only soft contact after initial struggles. Luis Garcia Jr. hit a 114 MPH home run, marking a significant highlight for the Nationals. Despite a bullpen collapse that allowed the game to reach extras, the Nationals managed to score with a ghost runner in the 10th for the victory. The team looks to build on this win moving forward.

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  • Nationals win 4-3 in extra innings against Orioles on June 26, 2026.
  • Foster Griffin pitched seven scoreless innings with eight strikeouts.
  • Luis Garcia Jr. hit a career-hard 114 MPH homer this game.
  • Justin Lawrence secured the win with a save in the 10th inning.
  • Nationals aim to leverage this victory for improved future performance.
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  • 3:05 AMYahoo SportsThe Washington Nationals survive in an extremely stressful win
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It was torture to watch but Justin Lawrence closed the show and gave the Nats a much needed win

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