Charlie Morton made his homecoming to Truist Park Friday, his first start since his departure from the Atlanta Braves over the winter. He gave the Orioles 5 1/3 innings pitched, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out seven. He threw 68% of his 97 pitches for strikes.
Drake Baldwin's two-run home run was the Braves' only response to Morton. Apart from that one pitch, he was excellent. He pitched up the win in his old home surrounded by fans who cheered him on for years.
Braves fans probably missed the 41-year-old right-hander a little extra today, especially with the rotation woes building up via injuries.