Fading Orioles looking to find bats vs. Nationals

For the Baltimore Orioles to make a serious surge toward a playoff spot, they know they have to right themselves this week, starting Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., in the first of a two-game interleague series against the Nationals.

"There's a lot of encouraging going on," Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said of interaction between the players. "I think guys are very aware of the standings."

The Orioles (73-67) have