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

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The Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles wrap up their three-game weekend series on Sunday morning in a nationally televised showdown. With both teams hovering near the .500 mark and battling injuries, this game could serve as a momentum shifter heading into the All-Star break.

Game Details

MatchupBaltimore Orioles vs Atlanta Braves
DateSunday, July 6, 2025
First Pitch11:35 AM ET
VenueTruist Park, Atlanta, GA
BroadcastRoku, MLB.tv
SeriesGame 3 of 3-game set (Series tied 1–1)

Team Records & Recent Form

TeamRecordLast 10 GamesDivision Rank
Baltimore Orioles39–495–54th in AL East
Atlanta Braves39–493–73rd in NL East
  • The Braves have struggled recently, losing 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The Orioles have been inconsistent but are showing signs of life despite a long injury list.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Atlanta Braves: Grant Holmes (4–7, 3.47 ERA)

  • 96.2 IP, 113 K, 1.24 WHIP
  • Opponents hitting just .213 against him
  • Coming off 6 scoreless innings vs. Angels
  • 10.6 K/9 ranks 9th among qualified starters

Baltimore Orioles: Trevor Rogers (1–0, 4.50 ERA)

  • Recently acquired; making 3rd start for Baltimore
  • 12 IP, 10 K, 1.33 WHIP
  • Former Marlins lefty with upside but inconsistency

Players to Watch

Atlanta Braves

  • Matt Olson: 16 HR, 56 RBI – team leader in power production
  • Austin Riley: .273 AVG – hitting .364 over last 5 games
  • Marcell Ozuna: 11 HR, 62 BB – patient slugger with pop
  • Ozzie Albies: 6 HR, 11 doubles – struggling but dangerous

Baltimore Orioles

  • Gunnar Henderson: .279 AVG, 10 HR – 5-game hit streak, .333 over last 5
  • Ryan O’Hearn: .290 AVG – team leader in batting average
  • Cedric Mullins: 13 HR, 41 RBI – power-speed threat
  • Jackson Holliday: 10 HR, .252 AVG – top prospect showing flashes

Injury Report Highlights

Baltimore Orioles

  • Adley Rutschman (oblique) – 10-day IL
  • Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) – 60-day IL
  • Gary Sánchez – day-to-day (knee)
  • Grayson Rodriguez, Kyle Bradish, Tyler Wells – all on 60-day IL

Atlanta Braves

  • Ronald Acuña Jr. – out for season (ACL)
  • Sean Murphy – active, projected to start
  • Max Fried – expected back post-All-Star break

Game Odds

Baltimore Orioles            9

Atlanta Braves                  – 163

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 5, 2025

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