Why it's trending
The Orioles trending due to the start of a key interleague series against the Braves, Trevor Rogers' impressive pitching streak, Gunnar Henderson's 600th career game milestone, and the return of former Orioles coach Tony Mansolino to Baltimore.
The Atlanta Braves and Baltimore Orioles kicked off a three-game series Friday night at Camden Yards, with the Braves’ Grant Holmes facing Orioles lefty Trevor Rogers. The Braves enter with the third-best record in MLB (60-42) and a 4.5-game lead in the NL East, while the Orioles boast the second-best team ERA in July (2.96), per MASN.
Trevor Rogers has been outstanding, allowing just three runs over his last five starts (30 2/3 innings). According to MASN, his streak of five consecutive starts of at least five innings with one or fewer runs is tied for the fourth longest in Orioles history, behind Hall of Famer Jim Palmer. Rogers has a 4.81 ERA in 11 career starts against Atlanta, but his recent form suggests a tough matchup.
Gunnar Henderson is playing his 600th career game tonight, joining Trey Mancini, Manny Machado, and Eddie Murray as the only Orioles with at least 600 hits and 100 home runs in that span. Meanwhile, former Orioles third base coach and interim manager Tony Mansolino now serves as Braves bench coach, adding a subplot to the series.
The Braves have won six of their last eight games, powered by strong pitching and timely hitting. The Orioles, despite a strong pitching month, will look to contain a Braves lineup that includes Ozzie Albies (8-for-25 vs Rogers). This series could have playoff implications as both teams contend for division titles.
Timeline
- Braves win 6 of 8 post-All-Star break
Atlanta goes 5-2 out of the All-Star break, expanding their NL East lead to 4.5 games, per Battery Power.
- Series opener: Braves vs Orioles
Grant Holmes (Braves) vs Trevor Rogers (Orioles) at Camden Yards. Rogers seeks to extend his streak of five quality starts. Gunnar Henderson plays his 600th career game.
Questions people ask
Why is Trevor Rogers trending?
Rogers has allowed one earned run or fewer in five consecutive starts of at least five innings, a streak tied for fourth longest in Orioles history, per MASN.
What milestone is Gunnar Henderson reaching?
Henderson is playing his 600th career game, becoming one of four Orioles with 600 hits and 100 home runs in that span, per MASN.
How are the Braves performing recently?
The Braves have won six of their last eight games and hold the third-best record in MLB at 60-42, per MASN. They lead the NL East by 4.5 games.
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