Starting pitcher Foster Griffin (12-2) threw 108 pitches over 6 2/3 innings. He gave up six hits and finished with three earned runs allowed, walking one and striking out two.
The Nationals returned home following a six-game road trip after the All-Star break with an opportunity to play meaningful games, something this stadium and its fans haven’t seen much of in the 2020s.
The Nationals, who want to establish their identity around drafting and development, are hoping the 21-year-old Hacopian will be the first of many picks they develop into quality big leaguers.
Mike Elias has gotten heat for the Orioles’ decline since a highlight 2023 season. But team owner David Rubenstein says he’s pleased with his performance as the team trails in the wild-card race.
The 22-year-old, drafted No. 19 overall last year, has performed at a high level for Frederick, hitting .286 with a .915 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.
COLUMN | There is low-level buzz about shortstop CJ Abrams’ trade value. The Nationals should quash the rumors by extending their 25-year-old star’s contract to give fans a healthy dose of hope.
At 18, Eric Booth Jr. recently signed for $7.32 million, and the center fielder is already ranked as Baltimore’s top prospect, according to Baseball America, without having picked up a bat in the minors.