Orioles Beat Braves 3-2 on July 4th; Westburg, Mullins Homer in Atlanta

Friday, July 4th, 2025

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in their MLB game on July 4, 2025, behind a strong performance from their offense and pitching staff.

Jordan Westburg led the way offensively for the Orioles, collecting three hits including a solo home run. Cedric Mullins added a crucial two-run homer.

Pitcher Charlie Morton earned the win in his return to Atlanta. Morton allowed just two runs in his outing, continuing his strong run since May 10. He pitched five scoreless innings before surrendering a two-run homer to the Braves' Drake Baldwin in the sixth.

Westburg returned to the lineup after aggravating his left index finger and made an immediate impact. His opposite-field homer off Braves pitcher Spencer Strider snapped a scoreless tie in the third inning.

Tyler O’Neill also returned from the injured list for Baltimore, contributing a single and a walk.

Atlanta's offense continued to struggle, scoring just two runs in the game. The Braves have had difficulty scoring recently, totaling only 18 runs with three shutouts in their last eight games.

Right-hander Félix Bautista closed out the game for the Orioles, pitching a perfect ninth inning to earn his 17th save of the season.

Key moment

Mullins’ two-run homer off Strider in the fifth inning extended Baltimore’s lead to 3-0. This marked the first time Strider had allowed two homers in a start since early in the season.

Key stat

Braves first baseman Matt Olson's streak of reaching base in 33 consecutive games came to an end in the contest.

Up next

For the second game of the series on Saturday, Dean Kremer is scheduled to start for the Baltimore Orioles. The Atlanta Braves had not announced their starter at the time of publication and may opt for a bullpen game or call up a pitcher from the minor leagues.

In summary

The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on July 4, 2025. Key contributions came from Jordan Westburg (homer, 3 hits), Cedric Mullins (2-run homer), and winning pitcher Charlie Morton. Félix Bautista earned the save for Baltimore. Spencer Strider took the loss for the Braves, whose offense managed just two runs. Matt Olson's on-base streak ended. The series continues Saturday with Dean Kremer starting for the Orioles.

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