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Nationals-Orioles Pitching Preview: Griffin and Young Set Up Under as Both Rotations Carry the Load

6/28/2026

The Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles square off with two of their stronger starting pitchers on the mound, drawing attention to an under play at a total of nine runs.

The matchup pits Foster Griffin against Brandon Young in a game where both rotations are expected to suppress scoring, even as the two clubs sit below expectations in the National League East and American League East respectively.

Griffin Leads Washington's Case for Confidence Foster Griffin, 30, takes the mound for the Nationals carrying an 8-2 record, a 3.15 ERA, and a 1.06 WHIP — both the ERA and WHIP ranking 18th in the majors.

His June has been particularly sharp, producing a 1.48 ERA across four starts.

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