VIRGINIA SPORTS-2 08-16Preview: VNN Sports, I’m ____.
The Orioles opened their series against the Red Sox with a 5-1 victory at Camden Yards. Zach Eflin was credited with the win after striking out eight batters and allowing one run over six innings pitched. Gunnar Henderson led the way at the plate after going 2-for-4 with a two-run homer. Cedric Mullins also went deep for the Birds. Baltimore has won two straight games and is now 72-and-50. They host the Red Sox again tonight.
The Nationals were trounced 13-3 by the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Nats starter Mitchell Parker was charged with nine runs in just three innings pitched to fall to 6-and-7 on the season. Keibert Ruiz [[ kay-bert roo-EEZ ]] hit two home runs in the loss. Washington has lost back-to-back games and is 55-and-67. The Nationals hope to bounce back tonight in Game Two of the series.
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