Tigers 1, Orioles 0: Practically perfect, but no-no dice

Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty ImagesThe Tigers opted for the Opener again, with Beau Brieske getting the first inning before turning it over to Brant Hurter. The Orioles turned to Zach Eflin. We also had one of my favorite booth combos with Dan Dickerson and Alex Avila doing the TV broadcast.

The Orioles went 1-2-3 in the top of the first. In the home half the Tigers got on the board right away, as Kerry Carpenter got a one-out solo home run. Two outs followed, but the Tigers would be happy to have that run.

The O’s again when down in order in the second, which is going to be a pretty common refrain. The Tigers were likewise 1-2-3.

In the third it was another three-up, three-down for the O’s.…