Weary Nationals visit improving Orioles for two games

After playing two of the hottest teams in the major leagues, there's no real reprieve for the Washington Nationals.

Their next assignment comes against an improving Baltimore Orioles team. The local rivals meet for the first time this season Tuesday night in Baltimore.

The Nationals were sweptby the Atlanta Braves and then lost the first four contests of a five-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies before Sunday's