The Atlanta Braves beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2, thanks to an Walt Weiss‑ordered intentional walk in the 11th inning. The move, with men on first and second, proved a gamble that paid off.

Ozzie Albies’ error in the ninth gave the Orioles a tie, but the Braves’ bullpen and infield heroics kept the game close. The team endured a bases‑loaded jam, deploying five infielders and two outfielders to hold the Orioles at bay.

In the 11th, 11th‑inning strategy saw the Braves intentionally walk left‑hander Jackson Holliday, forcing the winning run to second. Catcher Sam Huff faced right‑handed Tyler Kinley, who induced a groundball for the final out. The walk kept the Orioles’ offense in check.

This is the third time this season a walk with runners on first and second worked for a team; previous attempts by Texas and Pittsburgh ended in runs. The Braves’ win highlights the rarity and risk of such a tactic.