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The Baltimore Orioles dominated the Washington Nationals 8–1 on March 22 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, powered by three home runs and eight RBIs from their lineup despite posting just a .245 batting average with a .732 OPS. Washington's pitching staff struck out 16 Baltimore batters while allowing only seven hits, but the Nationals' own offense sputtered with just five hits, a .197 average, and a .604 OPS—a stark contrast that defined the lopsided result. The Orioles' pitching permitted five hits and one earned run across the contest, though their ERA of 4.43 reflected some control issues with six walks. The Nationals' pitchers gave up seven earned runs despite a respectable 3.17 ERA, undone by Baltimore's long-ball attack and timely hitting that overwhelmed Washington's defensive efforts. This spring training blowout suggests Baltimore's power potential could carry into the regular season, while Washington faces questions about offensive consistency heading into April.