Baltimore Orioles sweep the Atlanta Braves with a 2-1 win on July 6, 2025. Jackson Holliday's homer and Trevor Rogers' gem sealed the victory. Recap the clutch win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Talk about a statement weekend. The Baltimore Orioles marched into Truist Park and didn't just win a series against the formidable Atlanta Braves—they swept it. Capping off a brilliant three-game set, the O's secured a gritty 2-1 victory on Sunday, powered by a massive home run from Jackson Holliday and a masterful performance from starter Trevor Rogers.
6.2 shutout innings, 6 strikeouts, 2 walks – Trevor Rogers' masterful Sunday stat line.
In a classic pitcher's duel, offense was at a premium, and it was the Orioles' young superstar who delivered the decisive blow. In the top of the third inning, Jackson Holliday launched a two-run homer, scoring Coby Mayo and providing the only runs Baltimore would need. It was a clutch piece of hitting that proved to be the difference-maker in a tight contest. The rest of the offense was quiet, but on this day, Holliday's one swing was enough to bring out the brooms in Atlanta.
While Holliday's homer got the O's on the board, the story of the day was Trevor Rogers' brilliance on the mound. The starter was in complete control, navigating the dangerous Braves lineup for 6.2 shutout innings to earn his second win of the season. He struck out six and walked just two in his best outing of the year. After his exit, the bullpen did its job, allowing only a solo shot to Sean Murphy in the ninth before Félix Bautista came in to slam the door and secure the save.
Even as the team celebrated on the field, the front office was making moves to patch up the roster. The win was bittersweet with the news that catcher Gary Sánchez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right knee. In a swift response, the Orioles acquired catcher Alex Jackson from the Yankees. To make room on the 40-man roster, shortstop Jorge Mateo was transferred to the 60-day IL. Jackson was immediately added to the big-league club, providing much-needed depth behind the plate.
A sweep in Atlanta is a massive accomplishment and proves this Orioles team can beat anyone, anywhere. But the victory comes with a reminder of the grind of a 162-game season. As the team celebrates a hard-earned series win, they'll also have to integrate a new catcher and continue to win without key pieces like Sánchez and Mateo. This weekend showed the Orioles have the top-tier talent to win and the organizational depth to persevere.
