Tillman (9-8), who had not lost since May 31, allowed the three runs on four hits. He struck out six and walked just two -- even retiring 14 consecutive batters at one point, keeping the Twins without a baserunner for nearly five innings.
"I thought he repeated his delivery a lot and stayed in sync," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "He had three pitches, actually used a fourth one sometimes tonight. He pitched well enough to win."
Tillman gave up a single and a walk with one out in the first and then didn't allow a runner until Eduardo Escobar doubled to start the sixth.