MLB Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles (38-49) vs. Atlanta Braves (39-48)

The Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves continue their three-game weekend series at Truist Park, with both teams looking to build momentum heading into the All-Star break. After the Orioles edged the Braves 3–2 in Game 1 behind a strong outing from Charlie Morton, Game 2 features a battle between a bullpen-heavy Braves squad and a surging Orioles lineup led by Gunnar Henderson and Cedric Mullins.

Game Details

Team Records & Recent Form

• The Orioles have won 4 of their last 6 and are 19–27 on the road.
• The Braves have lost 7 of their last 10 and are 24–20 at home.

Pitching Matchup

Atlanta Braves: Aaron Bummer (1–1, 2.86 ERA)

• Making his first start of the season after 28 relief appearances
• 9.1 K/9, .230 opponent batting average
• Likely to pitch 2–3 innings before turning it over to the bullpen

Baltimore Orioles: Dean Kremer (7–7, 4.27 ERA)

• 97.2 IP, 78 K, 1.32 WHIP
• Coming off 7 shutout innings vs. Tampa Bay
• Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 3 of his last 4 starts

Players to Watch

Baltimore Orioles

• Gunnar Henderson: .279 AVG, 10 HR, 31 BB – leads team in OBP and extra-base hits
• Cedric Mullins: 13 HR – hit a 391-foot blast in Game 1
• Ryan O’Hearn: .294 AVG – 4-game hitting streak
• Jordan Westburg: Returned from injury with 3-hit game and HR on July 4

Atlanta Braves

• Matt Olson: .273 AVG, 16 HR, 56 RBI – 10-game hitting streak, batting .381 over last 10
• Austin Riley: .271 AVG – team leader in batting average
• Marcell Ozuna: 11 HR, 61 BB – power bat with patience
• Ozzie Albies: 6 HR, 11 doubles – looking to break out of a slump

Advanced Stats Snapshot