Published
- 2 min read
Tigers Fall to Orioles
The Detroit Tigers suffered a decisive defeat at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles, losing 7-1 in a one-sided game on September 20th.
The Orioles’ offense was in high gear from the start, with their batters scoring runs in every inning but the final one. The team’s star players, including Trey Mancini and Anthony Santander, were at the forefront of the attack, hitting home runs and driving in crucial runs.
Meanwhile, the Tigers’ hitters struggled to get anything going against the Orioles’ pitching staff. The team’s top sluggers, such as Jeimer Candelario and Javier Báez, went hitless in multiple at-bats, and the team’s overall batting average was a paltry .150 for the game.
The Tigers’ starting pitcher, Tarik Skubal, took the loss despite pitching well. He gave up three runs on five hits over six innings of work, but it wasn’t enough to prevent his team from being blown out.
In contrast, the Orioles’ starter, Jordan Lyles, was a one-man show. He threw 7.1 scoreless innings, giving up just four hits and striking out nine batters in the process. His performance was instrumental in securing the win for his team.
The game was part of a larger series between the two teams, with the Orioles taking an early lead in the standings. The Tigers will look to bounce back from their loss as they continue to fight for a playoff spot.
Some key statistics from the game include:
- The Orioles’ 7 runs scored were a season high.
- The team’s .333 batting average was also a season best.
- The Tigers’ 1 run scored was a season low.
- The team’s .150 batting average was a season worst.
- Jordan Lyles became the first Orioles pitcher to throw 7.1 scoreless innings in a game this season.
The loss drops the Tigers to 65-85 on the season, while the Orioles improve to 90-60.