Weiss' intentional walk works as Braves win in 11
Walt Weiss ordered an intentional walk in the 11th inning, and the Braves won 3-2 over the Orioles on Sunday.
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The Atlanta Braves played the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The Braves' manager, Walt Weiss, made a special decision in the 11th inning. He ordered a walk, which means the Orioles' player did not swing at the ball. The Braves won the game 3-2.
Why it matters
This game was important because the Braves are in first place, and winning is crucial for their position.
- What is an intentional walk?
- An intentional walk is when a manager orders a player to walk to first base without swinging at the ball.
- Why did the manager order an intentional walk?
- The manager wanted to avoid a bad situation, but it actually helped the Braves win.
- What happened in the 11th inning?
- The Braves' manager ordered an intentional walk, and the team won the game 3-2.
How outlets are framing the same story
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All outlets frame the story as a surprising but successful move by the Braves' manager.
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The Braves' manager made a surprising decision that paid off.
Sources1TypeAngleESPNcalls it an 'unusual intentional walk'