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BALTIMORE -- The Washington Nationals, currently enjoying a big lead in the National League East standings, will end a three-city road trip on Monday. Fake Yeezy Boost 350 V3 .But manager Dusty Baker and his club certainly wont have far to go as the Nationals play Monday and Tuesday against the Orioles in Baltimore.Washington ended a four-game series on Sunday in Atlanta and then flew back to the nations capital region. That will give them an easy drive north to Charm City for their first game of the season against the Orioles, who ended a four-game home series on Sunday against the Houston Astros after rain delayed the first pitch.The Nationals and Orioles will then play Wednesday and Thursday in Washington. A few years ago in interleague play, the teams would each host a three-game weekend series against the other, but that has fallen by the wayside with the challenges of interleague scheduling.The Orioles have a dynamic offense. Its going to be a challenge, Baker told reporters in Atlanta after a 10-inning, 7-6 loss Sunday to the Braves. The Nationals are in the midst of playing games 20 days in a row.We were dragging as it was coming in, Baker said. Sometimes its a blessing in disguise. We go to Baltimore and then have Colorado and Philly after that. Were half way through this 20-game streak. ... This has been a tough road trip. Weve just got to regroup in Baltimore and put this behind us.Dylan Bundy is slated to start on Monday for the Orioles against Washingtons Stephen Strasburg, who has struggled in his last three starts. Strasburg gave up seven runs in the first inning Wednesday against the Rockies in Colorado and was pulled in the second inning.Bundy is also coming off a rough start after he allowed five runs at home on Wednesday to the Boston Red Sox.Last season the Orioles were 1-2 at home against Washington while Baltimore won all three games at Nationals Park as Darren ODay, pressed into service as the closer, saved all three contests. ODay is currently on the disabled list with a right shoulder rotator cuff strain, which put him on the DL August 13.On July 10 of last year, Jonathan Schoop had the first walk-off homer of his career in the bottom of the ninth off Nationals reliever Tanner Roark to give the Orioles the win. Roark is now back in the starting rotation for the Nationals.On July 12 of last year, Max Scherzer started on the mound for Washington while Wei-Yin Chen got the start for the Orioles in Baltimore. Washington won that game 3-2 even though Adam Jones hit two homers for the Orioles.The Orioles lost 5-3 at home Sunday to Houston and lost three of four in the series.The game began after a rain delay of four hours and five minutes and then there was a 30-minte rain delay after the first inning.I dont know what would have happened if this wasnt their last trip in here, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said of Houston. Weve gone down the road with playing on off days and stuff and thats a challenge. Were not the only team going through it.I think about our grounds crew that stood out there in the rain for about 20 minutes or however long it was. They did a great job with the field. I was a little surprised they (Astros) were complaining some about the field. I thought it was in ... They do a great job.The weather forecast for Monday in Baltimore is very good, with sunshine and a high of 82 degrees.The Orioles are 23-14 at home against Washington and lead the overall series 39-32. The largest crowd to see the teams play at Camden Yards was 48,331 on June 23, 2006. Fake Yeezys Online . - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is not a fan of his teams use of the wildcat formation, saying "it makes you look like a high school offence. Fake Yeezys . The scientists believe the small earthquake during a Marshawn Lynch touchdown was likely greater than Lynchs famous "beast quake" touchdown run three years ago, which also came against New Orleans during a playoff game. http://www.fakeyeezysforsale.com/fake-yeezy-powerphase/ .com) - The women will also have a new champion at the Australian Open.The 2016 World T20 gets underway on Tuesday with six associate nations fighting it out with Bangladesh and Zimbabwe for two spots through to the next round from two qualifying groups. Sky Sports Matt Floyd takes a look at the teams involved and assesses their chances...Group A (Bangladesh, Ireland, Netherlands, Oman)BangladeshWhy they can qualify: On paper, Bangladesh are by far the best side involved in the qualifying groups. They are also vastly experienced, with five players taking part in their sixth World T20, and they pulled off a big coup by outperforming both Pakistan and Sri Lanka to reach the final of the Asia Cup. Conditions should suit them.Why they cant qualify: Their World T20 record is not good. Since shocking the West Indies in 2007 they have not beaten an ICC full member side, and in 2014 they suffered the ignominy of defeat to Hong Kong on home turf. Bangladeshs Mustafizur Rahman has had a terrific start to his international career Look out for: If fit, 20-year-old left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman could be their trump card with the ball. A sensational start to his ODI and T20 career has seen him picked up by Sussex for the 2016 county season.IrelandWhy they can qualify: Are now old hands at upsetting full member sides. The bowling attack has been given extra bite by the returning Boyd Rankin and in the field Ireland are very good at putting other sides under pressure.Why they cant qualify: Perhaps surprisingly, the batting has not fully fired for some time. Memories of 2014 may also still haunt them when they were knocked out by the Netherlands in spectacular fashion. Boyd Rankin has played international cricket for England and Ireland Look out for: Rankin. Has committed his future to Ireland and his height and bounce could be very useful on the batsman-friendly Indian pitches.NetherlandsWhy they can qualify: Have enjoyed a T20 revival, finishing as joint-winners of the ICC T20 Qualifier last summer. They have also won more games at World T20s than Bangladesh, Zimbabwe or Ireland, and in fewer matches.Why they cant qualify: Might not have the quality to beat both Bangladesh and Ireland, despite thrashing the latter in 2014. Stephan Myburgh smashed 63 off 23 balls as Netherlands beat Ireland at the 2014 World T20 Look out for: Roelof Van Der Merwe. The ex-South Africa international could be a valuable addition with bat and ball.OmanWhy they can qualify: It would be a huge shock if the only World T20 debutants topped the group, although they did beat both Afghanistan and Netherlands to qualify. Happy just to be there.Why they cant qualify: They have a disadvantage compared to most of the rest in terms of resources and facilities. How they deal with the big stage will also be fascinating as much more experienced teams have struggled on that front before. Oman celebrate qualifying for the World T20. Fake Yeezys 2019. . Pic: ICC Look out for: Left arm spinner Aamir Kaleem. He Mankaded Hong Kongs Mark Chapman in the Asia Cup - will he try it again?!Group B (Zimbabwe, Scotland, Afghanistan, Hong Kong)ZimbabweWhy they can qualify: As the only full member side in the group they have more financial muscle than the other associates and have a decent professional domestic set up. Despite losing Brendan Taylor to county cricket there is still plenty of experience in the squad. Zimbabwe will have to cope without the quality of batsman Brendan Taylor Why they cant qualify: Were knocked out last time at this stage and there is a feeling that they are a team on the slide. Are they ripe for the taking again?Look out for: Hamilton Masakadza. The new captain has a big job to do as leader but also to help offset the loss of Taylors runs.ScotlandWhy they can qualify: They play a positive brand of cricket and have youth on their side. Joint winners of the qualifying tournament with the Netherlands, ahead of Afghanistan and Ireland.Why they cant qualify: They have never won a game at a world tournament before. How well they adapt to sub-continent conditions vastly different from back home will also be a big factor. Sussexs Matt Machan is set to star for Scotland Look out for: Sussex left hander Matt Machan. A promising young player who averages 43 in his 10 T20 internationals so far.AfghanistanWhy they can qualify: The highest ranked T20 team in the group and playing in their fourth World T20 in a row, they should not be fazed by the occasion. They are the only associate side with genuine pace bowling options.Why they cant qualify: Their batting is very reckless at times and can implode dramatically. May find the added expectation this year hard to deal with as well.Look out for: Inzamam Ul Haq. The rarely spotted ex-Pakistani cricketer is Afghanistans coach, have Pakistan missed a trick? Former Pakistan batting great Inzamam will be coaching Afghanistan Hong KongWhy they can qualify: Shocked Bangladesh in 2014 so why not? Should also be less nervous having been on the world stage before.Why they cant qualify: They are very unpredictable - at the Qualifier they beat Ireland and Nepal but lost to Jersey and the USA.Look out for: Mark Chapman. Very talented 21-year-old who caught the eye in January with a rapid 157 for Auckland in a List A game. He may well end up playing for New Zealand. Sky Sports is the only place you can watch all 35 games in 27 days of the 2016 ICC World T20, starting with Zimbabwe v Hong Kong on Tuesday 8th March at 9am on Sky Sports 2 HD.  Or watch from £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV. Also See: ICC World T20 fixtures ICC World T20 squads WATCH: Best of 2014 World T20 Pick your Ultimate World T20 XI ' ' ' 
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