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
| Matchup | Baltimore Orioles vs Atlanta Braves |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| First Pitch | 4:10 PM ET |
| Venue | Truist Park, Atlanta, GA |
| Broadcast | Bally Sports South, MASN, MLB.tv |
| Season Series | Orioles lead 1–0 (Game 2 of 3-game set) |
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Orioles | 38–49 | 5–5 | 5th in AL East |
| Atlanta Braves | 39–48 | 3–7 | 4th in NL East |
- 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
| Stat Category | Orioles | Braves |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .240 | .243 |
| Home Runs | 103 (11th in MLB) | 89 (18th) |
| Team ERA | 4.45 | 4.40 |
| Bullpen ERA | 3.89 | 4.12 |
| OBP | .312 | .317 |
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 8.5
Atlanta Braves – 151
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025
