In a game that showcased Washington’s offensive firepower, Felix José delivered a career night, going 5-for-5 in a 9-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Memorial Stadium. The Senators’ left fielder was locked in at the plate, spraying singles all over the field and tying the Washington Senators’ regular-season record for hits in a single game.
Despite his dominant performance, José remained humble, brushing off the achievement in a postgame interview.
“Sometimes the ball finds outfielders, today the ball found some holes,” José said with a shrug.
How It Happened
José wasted no time getting his night started, picking up a single in the 1st inning before adding another base hit in the 3rd. By the time the 5th inning rolled around, he had already recorded three singles, but he wasn’t done yet—he tacked on another RBI single later that same inning. His fifth and final hit came in the 7th inning, solidifying his place in the record books. His only blemish of the night? A strikeout in the 9th, but at that point, the damage was already done.
Senators’ Offense Fires on All Cylinders
José wasn’t the only one doing damage for Washington. The Senators’ bats came alive, piling up 15 hits and 9 runs in a dominant offensive display. Carl Everett launched a solo home run in the 6th inning, while Scott Leius and Rafael Palmeiro added homers of their own.
Here’s how Washington’s offense stacked up:
- Carl Everett: 2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
- Scott Leius: 3-for-5, HR, 2 RBI
- Rafael Palmeiro: 1-for-3, HR, RBI, 2 BB
While the Senators were busy scoring, Chad Ogea (1-1) quietly turned in a solid performance on the mound, throwing 7.1 innings while allowing just five hits and three earned runs. He kept Baltimore’s lineup in check, and Todd Jones closed things out with 1.2 scoreless innings.
A Night to Remember
With this five-hit explosion, José has started the season on an incredible note, raising his batting average to .500. More importantly, he helped his team secure another early-season victory.
The Senators move to 4-6, while Baltimore continues to struggle. If José can keep his bat this hot, Washington may have found a spark to help them push toward contention in the United League.
For now, though, Felix José’s name will sit in the record books—at least until someone else manages to match his incredible five-hit night.