Nationals @ Orioles: Game Preview (6/24)

Nationals vs. Orioles

1:35 PM Orioles Park at Camden Yards

MASN and MASN2

Story Lines:

• Ross Detwiler is making his first start since being replace by Wang.
• Ryan Zimmerman admits his fielding/batting woes are in part because of an injured shoulder.
• This is the rubber game of the three game series.

Pitching Match Up:

• Ross Detwiler
• 4-3 with a 3.34 ERA.
• Has only given up 2 earned runs since being moved to the bullpen.
• Gave up 6 runs last time he faced the Orioles.

• Jake Arrieta
• 3-9 with a 5.83 ERA.
• Has managed to pitch 7 strong innings his last two starts.
• Gave up 1 run in 7 innings last time he faced the Nationals.

Who to Watch:

• Ian Desmond
• Batting .258 with 4 RBIs since June 15th.
• Has produced hits with 2 outs reliably.
• Recorded an unassisted double play last night.
• Is batting .286 with a homerun against Arrieta in 8 at bats.

• Robert Andino
• Since Roberts return, has seen his playing time drastically reduced.
• Has faced Detwiler 5 times with a .400 average and 2 RBIs.
• Gives the Orioles another base stealing threat to their lineup.

Keys to the Game:

1. Detwiler Goes Deep.   The most he has pitched out of the pen is 3.2 innings and 48 pitches.
2. Limit the Long Ball.  Det's gave up 2 homers against the birds last time, a season high.
3. Force the Issue on the Bases.  The Nat's have scored the past two games because of throwing errors.