In a thrilling game on Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles managed to avoid a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers with a 6-4 victory. The highlight of the game came in the seventh inning when Jackson Holliday, baseball’s top-ranked prospect, delivered his first big league hit. Holliday, who had been struggling at the plate since his call-up, finally broke through with a single that helped the Orioles take the lead.
After going 0 for 13 with nine strikeouts, Holliday’s hit was a relief for the young player. He showcased his speed by going from first to third on a teammate’s RBI single, ultimately scoring the go-ahead run for the Orioles. At just 20 years old, Holliday became the youngest Orioles player to produce a hit since Manny Machado in 2012.
The Orioles also got contributions from Cedric Mullins, Ryan O’Hearn, and Colton Cowser, who all hit solo home runs in the game. Yennier Cano picked up the win on the mound, with Craig Kimbrel closing out the game for his third save of the season.
The Brewers, who had been on a hot streak offensively, struggled to capitalize with runners in scoring position in this game. Despite trading blows with the Orioles throughout the series, they fell short in the final game.
With this win, the Orioles extended their streak of not being swept in regular-season series to 96, showcasing their resilience on the field. Both teams will look to regroup as the Orioles face the Minnesota Twins next, while the Brewers head home to take on the San Diego Padres.