You may have heard that the relationship between the Orioles and Nationals organizations is not the most friendly. A recent court decision over the TV rights of the D.C. franchise won’t make things any better. It’s been a different story on the field, where the clubs have remained cordial despite the best efforts of some to make the proximity of the two into a manufactured “rivalry.”
Washington enters the series on a hot streak. They have won five games in a row and 12 out of their last 14. They currently own a 73-57 record, which puts them 5.