Washington Nationals defeat Baltimore Orioles 13-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 16, 2026 · MLB · Baltimore Orioles 3, Washington Nationals 13
The Washington Nationals beat the Baltimore Orioles 13-3 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 10, with 16 runs combined.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 10 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chris Bassitt (Baltimore Orioles): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Samuel Basallo (Baltimore Orioles): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Cade Cavalli (Washington Nationals): 6.1 innings, 3 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Keibert Ruiz (Washington Nationals): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 5 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 10 runs.
Did Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The game went over: 16 runs combined against a closing total of 10, over by 6.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Baltimore Orioles at -113 and the Washington Nationals at -106. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Baltimore Orioles a 51% favorite. The Washington Nationals won as the underdog at -106: $94.34 profit on a $100 bet.
Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Baltimore Orioles 20-26 in the 2026 regular season (12-12 at home, 8-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 27 times and under 17 times. That made it two straight losses for the Baltimore Orioles.
This result left the Washington Nationals 23-23 in the 2026 regular season (8-13 at home, 15-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 28 times and under 15 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Washington Nationals.
What's next for Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Baltimore Orioles: at the Washington Nationals on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the Baltimore Orioles at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026.