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The Baltimore Orioles narrowly defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 at Truist Park, thanks to a strong performance from Jordan Westburg, who contributed three hits including a pivotal home run. Cedric Mullins added a two-run homer to boost the Orioles, while pitcher Charlie Morton secured the win. The Braves continue to struggle, having lost six of their last eight games, raising concerns over their inconsistent offense.
Atlanta – The Baltimore Orioles edged the Atlanta Braves 3-2 at Truist Park on Friday night, led by a stellar performance from Jordan Westburg, who recorded three hits and a crucial home run that helped seal the victory.
Westburg, who recently returned to the lineup after aggravating his left index finger, made an immediate impact. He reached base on an infield single in the first inning and then snapped a scoreless tie with an opposite-field home run in the third inning, his eighth of the season, off Braves pitcher Spencer Strider.
Adding to the offensive charge, Cedric Mullins provided a significant boost with a two-run homer in the fifth inning, extending Baltimore’s lead to 3-0. This moment was pivotal in swinging the momentum toward the Orioles.
On the mound, Charlie Morton made his return to Atlanta and recorded the win, improving his season record to 5-7. Since May 10, Morton has been on a roll, going 5-0 in 10 appearances, including seven starts. In this outing, he pitched five scoreless innings before allowing a two-run homer to Drake Baldwin in the sixth inning.
Félix Bautista came in during the ninth inning and pitched a perfect frame, securing his 17th save in 18 chances this season, ensuring the Orioles’ triumph against the struggling Braves.
The Braves have faced significant challenges lately, now holding a dismal 2-6 record in their last eight games, which includes three shutout losses. The team has managed to score only 18 runs in this span, indicating a glaring offensive struggle. Notably, Matt Olson’s streak of reaching base in 33 consecutive games came to an end during this contest, further exemplifying the difficulties faced by the Braves.
Strider gave up two homers in the game, ending a streak of five consecutive starts without allowing any home runs, which had been a notable highlight of his recent performances. Tyler O’Neill also returned from the injured list for Baltimore, contributing a single and a walk to the team’s efforts.
As the series continues, the Orioles will look to build on this win. The next matchup will feature Baltimore starting pitcher RHP Dean Kremer, who holds a record of 7-7 with a 4.27 ERA. Meanwhile, the Braves might employ a bullpen game or promote a starter from the minor leagues to take the mound for Saturday’s contest.
This latest victory cements the Orioles’ position as they continue to contend in the MLB season while the Braves must urgently address their inconsistent play to regain their competitive edge.
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