Baltimore Orioles at Atlanta Braves - July 4, 2025 Game Preview

Friday, July 4th, 2025

The Atlanta Braves are set to host the Baltimore Orioles in the first game of a three-game series on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 7:15 p.m. EDT.

Matchup Details

Baltimore Orioles (37-49, fifth in the AL East) at Atlanta Braves (39-47, fourth in the NL East)

Atlanta; Friday, 7:15 p.m. EDT

Pitching Probables

Orioles: Charlie Morton (4-7, 5.63 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 77 strikeouts)

Braves: Spencer Strider (3-6, 3.86 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 57 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Braves -179, Orioles +149; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Game Preview

The Atlanta Braves begin a three-game series at home against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Atlanta has a 24-19 record in home games and is 39-47 overall. The Braves hold a 32-16 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

Baltimore comes into the game with a 37-49 record overall and an 18-27 record in road games. The Orioles have the 10th-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .306.

Friday's game marks the first meeting between these teams this season.

Top Performers

For the Braves, Matt Olson leads the team with 38 extra base hits, including 22 doubles and 16 home runs. Sean Murphy has been productive recently, going 7 for 27 with a double, three home runs, and nine RBI over the last 10 games.

Cedric Mullins ranks second on the Orioles with 24 extra base hits, featuring 12 doubles and 12 home runs. Gary Sanchez has been strong over the last 10 games, going 11 for 38 with two doubles, three home runs, and 13 RBI.

Last 10 Games

Braves: 4-6 record, .235 batting average, 4.40 ERA, outscored by 16 runs

Orioles: 4-6 record, .251 batting average, 5.50 ERA, outscored by four runs

Injuries

Braves: Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow), Chris Sale (rib), AJ Smith-Shawver (calf/elbow), Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder), Joe Jimenez (knee)

Orioles: Keegan Akin (shoulder), Chadwick Tromp (back), Zach Eflin (back), Jordan Westburg (day-to-day, finger), Maverick Handley (head), Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring), Adley Rutschman (oblique), Cade Povich (hip), Jorge Mateo (elbow), Cody Poteet (shoulder), Tyler O'Neill (shoulder), Grayson Rodriguez (elbow), Albert Suarez (shoulder), Tyler Wells (elbow), Kyle Bradish (elbow)

In summary

The Atlanta Braves host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 7:15 p.m. EDT. The Braves enter the game with a 39-47 record, fourth in the NL East, while the Orioles are 37-49, fifth in the AL East. Atlanta is 24-19 at home. Spencer Strider is scheduled to pitch for the Braves against Charlie Morton for the Orioles. This is the first meeting between the teams this season. Key players include Matt Olson for Atlanta and Cedric Mullins for Baltimore. Both teams are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

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