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May 16, 2026 β’ Nationals Park, Washington
MLB PREVIEW β’ May 16, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Baltimore Orioles (20-26) travels to play Washington Nationals (23-23) at Nationals Park, Washington.
Baltimore Orioles
Visiting Side
Record
20-26
Washington Nationals
Home Side
Record
23-23
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BAL
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
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WAS
|
0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | ~ | 13 | 13 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
65%
Baltimore Orioles
VS
35%
Washington Nationals
Projected Score
BAL 5
-
WAS 4.5
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Baltimore Orioles has a better road record than Washington Nationals's home record.
- Washington Nationals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- Baltimore Orioles has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
Baltimore Orioles
STAT
Washington Nationals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Washington Nationals plays on familiar turf at Nationals Park, Washington.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Baltimore Orioles Could Win
Baltimore Orioles brings a Team ERA of 4.08 and Batting Average of .234 into the matchup.
Why Washington Nationals Could Win
Washington Nationals counters with a Team ERA of 4.67 and Batting Average of .246.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Baltimore Orioles's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Nationals Park, Washington
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
40,559
Closing Odds
Line: BAL -113 | O/U: 10
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Chris Bassitt
Home Starter
Cade Cavalli
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Baltimore Orioles (49.7%)
Washington Nationals (50.3%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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