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Jackson Holliday's two-run homer gave Baltimore an early lead and Trevor Rogers ended his career-spanning victory drought against Atlanta by giving up four hits in 6 2/3 scoreless innings as the Orioles beat the Braves 2-1 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Atlanta Braves face a tough loss against the Orioles, despite strong pitching from Grant Holmes. Early game schedule at Truist Park.
Ramón Laureano played hero for the Orioles on Saturday, driving in the go-ahead run with an RBI double in the 10th of a 9-6 win in Atlanta.
BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves enter a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles after losing three games in a row. Atlanta is 39-49 overall and 24-21 at home. Braves hitters have a collective .317 on-base percentage, the ninth-ranked percentage in the NL.
The favored Braves (-184 on the moneyline) play at home against the Orioles (+153). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Spencer Strider (3-6), and Charlie Morton (4-7) getting the nod for the Baltimore Orioles.
Trevor Rogers pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Jackson Holliday homered to help the visiting Baltimore Orioles beat the Atlanta Braves.