O's bring four-game win streak into mini-series vs. Nationals

Meanwhile, the Nationals are coming off a series win over the Toronto Blue Jays and will look to surpass the .500 mark for the first time since July 1, 2021. Baltimore right-hander Corbin Burnes (3-1, 2.61 ERA) opposes Washington righty Trevor Williams (3-0, 2.27) in the opener. Burnes has allowed three earned runs or less in each of his seven starts. Last time out, he gave up two runs on four hits in six innings against the New York Yankees but was outdueled by Luis Gil and took his first loss in what he called his best outing since opening day.