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Washington defeated Baltimore 3–2 on May 15 at Nationals Park in a low-scoring affair that showcased defensive efficiency on both sides. The Nationals scraped together just six hits but capitalized on their lone home run and drew three walks to manufacture three runs, posting a .729 OPS despite managing only a .241 batting average. Baltimore's offense proved equally anemic, recording six hits with zero homers while striking out ten times; the Orioles' .690 OPS reflected their inability to drive runners in, finishing with just two RBIs on the day. Washington's pitching staff dominated the strikeout column with ten K's against five walks, though the 4.95 ERA suggests some inefficiency, while Baltimore's five strikeouts proved insufficient to keep the Nationals off the board. Both teams committed zero errors, indicating clean defense in a game decided by marginal offensive execution. The Nationals' ability to win despite limited offensive firepower suggests their pitching depth could anchor their rotation moving forward.