The Tigers were feeling pretty good after their series-opening win on Tuesday and were hoping to continue that momentum against the Orioles on Wednesday evening. They were turning to Casey Mize for their pitching needs, while the O’s were hoping Zach Eflin could stymie the Tigers’ bats.
At the top of the first, the Tigers went 1-2-3. In the home half, Gunnar Henderson took a two-out walk, then successfully stole second base, but a Ryan O’Hearn lineout ended the inning.
It was another three-up, three-down outing for the Tigers in the top of the second. The home half started with a Jordan Westburg double, but a strikeout and double play ended the inning with no damage done.