The Baltimore Orioles have now won the opener in eleven straight series. The latest series opening win came Friday night, with the Birds 9-4 win over the Atlanta Braves in Truist Park. The long-ball played a prominent role in the victory, but if not for the quality start delivered by Dean Kremer (3-1), the final result may have been different. Kremer limited the Braves to just 1 run on 6 hits while walking 2 and striking out 3 over 6.0 innings to earn the win.
Anthony Santander went yard twice, a solo shot in the 4th inning and a grand slam in the 7th to finish th night 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 5 RBI.
TONY TATER CHECKING IN!! pic.twitter.com/iEmvtKwBw2
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) May 6, 2023
GRAND SLAMTANDER!!!! pic.twitter.com/HtdOliSlOc
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) May 6, 2023
Cedric Mullins (2 for 5, 1 run scored, 2 RBI) also homered in the 7th inning.
Ceddy’s cooking up something Fried at Chop House. pic.twitter.com/dZTFAIz8NZ
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) May 6, 2023
Ryan McKenna went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and Ryan Mountcastle went 1 for 5 with a double.
While the Braves took advantage of reliever Mike Baumann (1.1 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 1 HR, 1 K, 1 BB), the Orioles did most of their damage against Atlanta starter Max Fried (6.0 IP, 7 R, 5 ER, 8 H, 2 HR, 2 BB, 7 K, 2 Errors).
2023 Record: 22-10
Next Game: Sat. 5/6 @ 7:15 pm vs. Braves in Atlanta