Gallardo is dominating in Orioles’ 6-1 win over Braves

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SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) – Yovani Gallardo allowed one hit in five innings, facing the minimum 15 batters in the Baltimore Orioles’ 6-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

Scheduled to start Baltimore’s second game of the regular season, Gallardo, who entered the game with a frightful 16.88 ERA, needed just 48 pitches to complete five innings. He struck out two.

Jonathan Schoop hit a three-run home run off Atlanta starter Bud Norris, who pitched for the Orioles from 2013-15.

Norris, who is set to be the Braves’ second starter, gave up three runs on six hits in five innings. He struck out six and walked none.

Xavier Avery hit a home run in a three-run eighth inning for Baltimore.

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