Baltimore Orioles defeat Washington Nationals 7-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 17, 2026 · MLB · Baltimore Orioles 7, Washington Nationals 3
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Nationals Park. The Baltimore Orioles covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The total pushed: 10 runs, exactly the closing total of 10.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals final score and game recap
The Baltimore Orioles won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Brandon Young (Baltimore Orioles): 3.2 innings, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Gunnar Henderson (Baltimore Orioles): 4-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Miles Mikolas (Washington Nationals): 5.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Jacob Young (Washington Nationals): 1-for-2, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals?
The Baltimore Orioles covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 4 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Baltimore Orioles -1.5.
Did Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 10 runs combined, exactly the closing total of 10.
The total opened and closed at 10.
Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Baltimore Orioles 21-26 in the 2026 regular season (12-12 at home, 9-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 20 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 27 times and under 17 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Washington Nationals 23-24 in the 2026 regular season (8-14 at home, 15-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 26 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 28 times and under 15 times, with 3 pushes.
What's next for Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals?
Next for the Baltimore Orioles: at the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, May 18, 2026. Next for the Washington Nationals: the New York Mets at home on Monday, May 18, 2026.