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Atlanta Braves vs Baltimore Orioles โ Recap
February 28, 2026 ยท Ed Smith Stadium ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Atlanta Braves rallied in the late innings to secure a hard-fought 7-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. A decisive three-run eighth inning propelled the Braves to the win, overcoming a solid start from Baltimore pitching and pulling away in a tightly contested matchup.
Baltimore's Kyle Bradish delivered a strong outing, fanning five batters over 3.0 innings while surrendering just two earned runs, helping keep the game tight through the early frames. However, the Braves offense began to find its rhythm as the game progressed, with Chadwick Tromp emerging as a key figure. Tromp contributed significantly with a home run among his two hits and drove in three runs for Atlanta.
The pivotal moment arrived in the eighth inning when the Braves plated three runs, marking their largest scoring burst of the contest. This late surge proved to be the difference, as Atlanta managed to break free from the closely contested matchup. Tromp's contributions, including his solo blast, were instrumental in generating offense when the team needed it most, turning the tide despite the Orioles' efforts to contain the lineup early.
Ultimately, Atlanta's ability to capitalize on late-game opportunities and string together crucial hits proved too much for Baltimore, ensuring their narrow triumph. The Braves improved to 75-50, while the Orioles fell to 61-64.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 8th inning, when the Atlanta Braves scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish |
|
3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7.20 |
| Jose Suarez W |
|
2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Martin Perez |
|
2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Spencer Strider |
|
2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.50 |
| James Karinchak |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Javy Guerra |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.88 |
| Chayce McDermott |
|
1.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Jose Espada |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Rico Garcia |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Helsley |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Wells |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Yennier Cano L |
|
1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
| Ryan Bourassa S |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sean Reid-Foley |
|
0.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20.25 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Adley Rutschman |
|
2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Farmer |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vance Honeycutt |
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cal Conley |
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| John Gil |
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Huff |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Lodise |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tristin English |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brett Wisely |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Luke Waddell |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Clohisy |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ryan Mountcastle |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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