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Atlanta Braves Secure Narrow Extra-Inning Victory Against Orioles in Baltimore
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The Atlanta Braves escaped Baltimore with a thrilling 3-2 win over the Orioles in 11 innings, according to Newsday and Bakersfield.com. Every game in the series came down to a single run, making this a tightly contested matchup from start to finish.
The win was far from clean. Atlanta nearly let the game slip away before a heads-up defensive play and a clutch hit sealed the victory in extra innings.
Olson's Improbable Double Play Saves the Braves
The Braves faced serious trouble in the bottom of the 10th inning. Baltimore had the bases loaded with no outs, putting Atlanta's lead in real danger. Then first baseman Matt Olson stepped up with one of the game's biggest plays.
Olson caught a sharp line drive off the bat of Gunnar Henderson, then stepped on first base for a double play, according to Rockdale Newton Citizen. The improbable twin-killing snuffed out the Orioles' rally and kept the game tied at 2-2 heading into the 11th.
Austin Riley's RBI Double Ends It in the 11th
Atlanta wasted no time in the 11th inning. Austin Riley came through with an RBI double that drove in the go-ahead run, giving the Braves a 3-2 lead, according to Sports Yahoo.
The Braves had loaded the bases in the 10th with first and second and nobody out, but Michael Harris II, Mauricio Dubón, and Dominic Smith all failed to bring runners home. Riley made sure Atlanta would not waste another golden chance an inning later.
Albies Error Almost Cost Atlanta the Game
The Braves' near-collapse started with a mistake. Second baseman Ozzie Albies missed a ball off the bat of Leody Tavares, allowing Baltimore to tie the game in the 10th, according to Newsday.
Closer Raisel Iglesias had opened the ninth by issuing a walk, adding early stress. Still, Iglesias managed to hold off the Orioles long enough for Atlanta's offense to bail him out. It was a rocky outing, but the Braves found a way to survive.
Braves Score First for the 39th Time This Season
Despite the chaos, Atlanta once again set the early tone. The win marked the 39th time this season the Braves have scored first against their opponent, according to AJC.
Scoring first has been a key part of Atlanta's formula all year. The Braves continue to show they can grind out wins even when things get messy, a sign of a resilient team still fighting for ground in the standings.
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