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Rogers’s Dominance and Holliday’s Blast Propel Orioles to Sweep of Braves

The win marks Baltimore’s first series sweep of Atlanta since 2015, coming as the club navigates four catchers on the injured list.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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Baltimore Orioles' Ramón Laureano (12) and Cedric Mullins (31) celebrate Laureano's three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jun 30, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Trevor Rogers delivered 6⅔ scoreless innings in Sunday’s finale, earning his first career victory against Atlanta and lowering his season ERA to 1.57.
  • Jackson Holliday went 4-for-4 with an 11th-inning two-run homer, becoming the fourth Oriole aged 21 or younger with multiple four-hit games.
  • Baltimore improved to 40-49 overall, completing its first season series sweep of the Braves since 2015, while Atlanta fell to 39-50 following its fourth straight loss.
  • The Braves sat Ronald Acuña Jr., Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II for Sunday’s game as part of lineup adjustments amid an eight-loss stretch in 10 games.
  • Gary Sánchez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain, joining three other catchers on the IL and testing Baltimore’s depth behind the plate.