In an impressive display, the Baltimore Orioles secured a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday, completing a three-game series sweep. This success was driven by Jackson Holliday’s impactful two-run homer and a strong pitching performance from Trevor Rogers, who ended his struggle against the Braves with 6 2/3 scoreless innings.
Rogers, who improved his record to 2-0, struck out six batters while allowing just four hits. This was particularly noteworthy as he had previously struggled against Atlanta, holding a career record of 0-7 with a 5.57 ERA prior to this game. Seranthony Domínguez, despite giving up a home run to Sean Murphy in the ninth, managed to secure his second save after allowing a single to Ozzie Albies.
Holliday stood out with four hits on the day, including the decisive homer that barely cleared the right field brick wall off pitcher Grant Holmes, who is now 4-8 for the season. Meanwhile, the Braves, currently struggling with a four-game losing streak, find themselves 11 games under .500 for the first time this season. Manager Brian Snitker opted to rest key players including Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II for the early game.
In a notable concern for the Orioles, catcher Gary Sánchez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right knee sprain. He became the fourth catcher the team has lost to injury, joining Adley Rutschman, Maverick Handley, and Chadwick Tromp on the IL. In response, the Orioles secured additional depth by trading for Alex Jackson from the Yankees.
Looking ahead, the Orioles will host the struggling New York Yankees on Tuesday, while the Braves will aim to turn their fortunes around against the Oakland Athletics.
This series illustrates the resilience of the Orioles as they navigate injuries and challenges while finding ways to win, providing hope for their fans as they continue to build momentum in the season.