Orioles, Nationals Struggle in MLB AL, NL East Standings

The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals are preparing for upcoming MLB matchups amid challenging seasons, with the Orioles currently last in the AL East and the Nationals struggling as well. Baltimore's pitching has been under pressure, exemplified by Sugano's recent start allowing four earned runs, while Cade Povich is projected to start next, carrying a 5.55 ERA. Cedric Mullins leads Baltimore offensively with eight home runs and 25 RBIs, while Ryan O’Hearn contributes significantly with seven home runs and a .287 batting average. The Nationals recently lost to Atlanta, with Abrams providing offensive highlights including a home run, but their pitching staff faced challenges allowing multiple runs. Separately, Minnesota Twins pitcher Bailey Ober is set for a rare consecutive start against the Orioles, which presents unique challenges in terms of maintaining pitching deception against a lineup he faced recently. Ober acknowledges the need to adjust his strategy to avoid predictability, highlighting the mental and tactical aspects of facing the same opponent in back-to-back games.