Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson, left, tags out Nationals runner Jake Alu, right, in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson, left, tags out Nationals runner Jake Alu, right, in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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The Baltimore Orioles play the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 27, 2023.

Baltimore Orioles left fielder Austin Hays (21), center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) and right fielder Aaron Hicks gather, celebrating the team's sweep of the Washington Nationals, securing at least a tie of the AL-East pennant during a Major League Baseball, interleague game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Baltimore Orioles left fielder Austin Hays (21), center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) and right fielder Aaron Hicks gather, celebrating the team's sweep of the Washington Nationals, securing at least a tie of the AL-East pennant during a Major League Baseball, interleague game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

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Baltimore Orioles left fielder Austin Hays (21), center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) and right fielder Aaron Hicks celebrate the team's sweep of the Washington Nationals, securing at least a tie of the AL-East pennant with the second-place Tampa Bay Rays.

Baltimore Orioles left fielder Austin Hays (21), center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) and right fielder Aaron Hicks celebrate the team's sweep of the Washington Nationals, securing at least a tie of the AL-East pennant with the second-place Tampa Bay Rays. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

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Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells pitches against the Nationals in the ninth inning. The Orioles defeated the Nationals, 5-1, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Orioles pitcher Tyler Wells pitches against the Nationals in the ninth inning. The Orioles defeated the Nationals, 5-1, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, left, forces out Orioles runner Adley Rutschman, right, on a bases loaded fielder's choice in the fifth inning.

Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, left, forces out Orioles runner Adley Rutschman, right, on a bases loaded fielder's choice in the fifth inning. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Washington Nationals' Jake Alu (39) turns to third base umpire Vic Carapazza who calls him out after Baltimore Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson tagged him while trying to advance on a grounder by Jacob Young.

Washington Nationals' Jake Alu (39) turns to third base umpire Vic Carapazza who calls him out after Baltimore Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson tagged him while trying to advance on a grounder by Jacob Young. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

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Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson, left, tags out Nationals runner Jake Alu, right, in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson, left, tags out Nationals runner Jake Alu, right, in the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson, wearing a patch of Brooks Robinson's number 5, awaits the ball in the fifth inning. The Orioles defeated the Nationals, 5-1, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson, wearing a patch of Brooks Robinson's number 5, awaits the ball in the fifth inning. The Orioles defeated the Nationals, 5-1, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Orioles first baseman Anthony Santander, right, tags out Nationals' Keibert Ruiz, left, in the fourth inning.

Orioles first baseman Anthony Santander, right, tags out Nationals' Keibert Ruiz, left, in the fourth inning. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg stumbles in front of Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams who steals the bag.

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg stumbles in front of Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams who steals the bag. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

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Orioles' Adley Rutschman drinks from the "Homer hose" in the dug out after his 2-run home run against the Nationals in the third inning.

Orioles' Adley Rutschman drinks from the "Homer hose" in the dug out after his 2-run home run against the Nationals in the third inning. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman (35) celebrates his two-run home run.

Baltimore Orioles' Adley Rutschman (35) celebrates his two-run home run. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

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Orioles' Adley Rutschman connects for a 2-run home run against the Nationals in the third inning.

Orioles' Adley Rutschman connects for a 2-run home run against the Nationals in the third inning. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Baltimore Orioles' Jorge Mateo steals the bag at the feet of Washington Nationals third baseman Ildemaro Vargas (14) during Austin Hays' at-bat.

Baltimore Orioles' Jorge Mateo steals the bag at the feet of Washington Nationals third baseman Ildemaro Vargas (14) during Austin Hays' at-bat. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

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Fans get an arm's length view of Baltimore Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson who twists against the protective netting after catching a foul by Washington Nationals batter CJ Abrams.

Fans get an arm's length view of Baltimore Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson who twists against the protective netting after catching a foul by Washington Nationals batter CJ Abrams. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

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Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson catches a pop foul by Nationals leadoff batter CJ Abrams at the net in the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Orioles third baseman Gunnar Henderson catches a pop foul by Nationals leadoff batter CJ Abrams at the net in the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) delivers against the Washington Nationals.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) delivers against the Washington Nationals. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

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Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, left, and pitcher Patrick Corbin, right, watch Orioles' Jordan Westburg reaches first base as his slow grounder stay fair in the second inning.

Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, left, and pitcher Patrick Corbin, right, watch Orioles' Jordan Westburg reaches first base as his slow grounder stay fair in the second inning. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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A ball hit by Baltimore Orioles batter James McCann finds the turf between Washington Nationals right fielder Lane Thomas (28) and second baseman Luis Garcia (2) during the game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday Sept. 27, 2023.

A ball hit by Baltimore Orioles batter James McCann finds the turf between Washington Nationals right fielder Lane Thomas (28) and second baseman Luis Garcia (2) during the game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday Sept. 27, 2023. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

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Nationals right-fielder Lane Thomas, center, cannot catch a hit by Orioles' James McCann which dropped in between Thomas, Luis Garcia, right, and Jacob Young, left, in the second inning.

Nationals right-fielder Lane Thomas, center, cannot catch a hit by Orioles' James McCann which dropped in between Thomas, Luis Garcia, right, and Jacob Young, left, in the second inning. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Orioles starter Grayson Rodriquez pitches against the Nationals' Kelbert Ruiz in the first inning.

Orioles starter Grayson Rodriquez pitches against the Nationals' Kelbert Ruiz in the first inning. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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All Orioles players including third baseman Gunnar Henderson wear the number 5 patch on their right sleeve to memorialize the passing of "Mr. Oriole" Brooks Robinson.

All Orioles players including third baseman Gunnar Henderson wear the number 5 patch on their right sleeve to memorialize the passing of "Mr. Oriole" Brooks Robinson. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

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Members with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra play the National Anthem during a Major League Baseball, interleague game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Members with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra play the National Anthem during a Major League Baseball, interleague game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)

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