The Washington Nationals achieved a winning record for the first time since July 1, 2021, going above .500 after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 3-0. This victory marked their first time above .500 since the incident when player Alex Avila strained both calves while playing second base in an emergency situation. The Nationals' current record stands at 18-17. The team's performance was highlighted by excellent pitching, defense, and sufficient offense, contributing to a shutout win against the Orioles. A team member expressed confidence in their progress, stating, "I think it's the mentality that nobody sees us coming. We're kind of lurking in the shadows. We know how good we are. Maybe the league will start to take notice."
Good morning from Washington DC, home of a professional baseball team with a winning record for the first time in almost three years! @Nationals @losnacionales https://t.co/xRjoGLwNMg
The Washington Nationals have a winning record for the first time in nearly 3 years. "I think it's the mentality that nobody sees us coming. We're kind of lurking in the shadows. We know how good we are. Maybe the league will start to take notice." https://t.co/reqexkEPDK
The Washington Nationals are above .500 for the first time since July 2021 👀 (h/t @MLB) https://t.co/UwWR7trGL2
The Nationals are above .500 for the first time since July of 2021. https://t.co/YGfPBMUWna
The Washington Nationals are above .500 for the first time since July 1, 2021 (h/t @MLB) https://t.co/Ez2XwwWCvz
The @Nationals go above .500 for the first time since July 2021! https://t.co/6OZyq0EZkU
The Nats just 3-hit the Orioles. Shutout win. Over .500 for the season. Clean game. Good pitching. Good defense. Enough offense. The boys are battling.
Final: Nats 3, Orioles 0. The Washington Nationals (18-17) have a winning record for the first time since July 1, 2021, the night Alex Avila strained both of his calves playing second base in an emergency.