Orioles vs. Tigers (April 26, 2025) – Full Game Recap, Live Score, and Analysis

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan
Event: Doubleheader (Game 1 and Game 2)

Baseball fans were treated to a full day of action as the Detroit Tigers hosted the Baltimore Orioles in a Saturday doubleheader at Comerica Park, making up for a Friday rainout. The Tigers dominated the day, sweeping both games behind timely hitting, strong pitching performances, and a passionate home crowd.

Let’s dive into everything that happened in both games — from inning-by-inning action to standout performances and what it means for both teams moving forward.

Game 1: Tigers 5, Orioles 3 — Final Score

Start Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
Winning Pitcher: Casey Mize (DET)
Losing Pitcher: Brandon Young (BAL)
Save: Jason Foley (DET)

Inning-by-Inning Breakdown (Game 1)

1st Inning:

Both starting pitchers — Casey Mize for Detroit and Brandon Young for Baltimore — looked sharp early, setting down the top of each order without much trouble.

2nd Inning:

The Orioles threatened with a double by Gunnar Henderson, but Mize induced a groundout from Ryan Mountcastle to escape the jam.

3rd Inning:

Tigers Strike First: Spencer Torkelson launched a towering two-run home run to left-center field off Brandon Young, giving Detroit a 2–0 lead.
Greene followed with a line-drive double but was left stranded.

4th Inning:

Baltimore answered with a solo homer by Adley Rutschman, cutting the lead to 2–1.

5th Inning:

Detroit extended the lead to 3–1 with a sac fly from Matt Vierling, scoring Akil Baddoo from third.

6th Inning:

Casey Mize completed his outing with authority, retiring the side in order.

7th-8th Inning:

The Tigers’ bullpen (Alex Lange and Andrew Chafin) held strong, though Baltimore scratched across a run in the 8th when Cedric Mullins scored on a passed ball.

9th Inning:

Orioles mounted a mini-rally in the top of the ninth but left the tying run stranded at second as Jason Foley slammed the door shut for his 7th save of the season.

Key Performers (Game 1)

Player	Performance
Casey Mize (DET)	6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 1 BB
Spencer Torkelson (DET)	1-for-4, HR, 2 RBI
Adley Rutschman (BAL)	2-for-4, HR, RBI
Jason Foley (DET)	1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 K (Save)

Attendance: 34,417

Quote of the Game:
“It felt great to be back out there in a big game like this,” said Casey Mize. “I wanted to set the tone for the day, and thankfully we got the win.”

Game 2: Tigers 6, Orioles 4 — Final Score

Start Time: 6:10 p.m. ET
Winning Pitcher: Mason Englert (DET)
Losing Pitcher: Charlie Morton (BAL)
Save: Will Vest (DET)

Inning-by-Inning Breakdown (Game 2)

1st–3rd Innings:

Both teams exchanged early runs: Detroit’s Matt Vierling singled in a run, while Baltimore responded with a Gunnar Henderson RBI double.

4th Inning:

The turning point:
- Riley Greene smashed a three-run homer deep into right field, opening up a 5–2 lead for Detroit.
- Charlie Morton showed signs of fatigue, but manager Brandon Hyde left him in to manage innings during the doubleheader.

5th Inning:

Orioles chipped away as Ryan Mountcastle doubled to drive in Rutschman.

6th–7th Inning:

Baltimore’s bullpen kept the Tigers at bay, highlighted by Cionel Pérez escaping a bases-loaded jam in the 6th.

8th Inning:

Trey Mancini, back with the Orioles in 2025, delivered a pinch-hit RBI single to bring Baltimore within one run at 5–4.

9th Inning:

Tigers added an insurance run via Akil Baddoo’s RBI triple.
Will Vest closed out the game, securing the sweep for Detroit.

Key Performers (Game 2)

Player	Performance
Riley Greene (DET)	2-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
Matt Vierling (DET)	3-for-4, 2 RBI
Gunnar Henderson (BAL)	3-for-4, 2 RBI, BB
Mason Englert (DET)	3 IP, 1 ER, 4 K (Relief Win)

Series Summary and Implications

Tigers Record: 17–10 (1st in AL Central)
Orioles Record: 10–16 (4th in AL East)

The doubleheader sweep put the Tigers in firm control of the division. A.J. Hinch praised his team’s “resiliency and energy,” highlighting how Detroit came out aggressive on both offense and defense despite the long day.

For the Orioles, it’s another tough blow in an already difficult April. Injuries to the pitching staff (Kyle Bradish, Grayson Rodriguez) and inconsistencies at the plate have slowed their progress.

Manager Brandon Hyde:
“We’re not playing our best baseball, but we’ve got to find a way to turn it around. The guys are grinding, but it hasn’t shown up in the results yet.”

Full Box Scores

Game 1 Box Score:

Orioles: 3 Runs, 7 Hits, 1 Error
Tigers: 5 Runs, 9 Hits, 0 Errors

Game 2 Box Score:

Orioles: 4 Runs, 10 Hits, 0 Errors
Tigers: 6 Runs, 11 Hits, 0 Errors

Fan Reactions

@TigersFan2025: “This team is FUN to watch again! Greene and Torkelson are the real deal.”
@BirdlandFaithful: “Tough losses. We need a spark — maybe call up Jackson Holliday already?”
@MLBOnDeck: “Detroit looking like serious playoff contenders if pitching holds up. Mize was dealing today.”

Players Trending Up

Riley Greene (DET): Emerging as the Tigers’ emotional leader.
Casey Mize (DET): If he stays healthy, he’s a top-15 AL starter.
Gunnar Henderson (BAL): Finally heating up after a slow first three weeks.

What’s Next?

Sunday, April 27 (Final Game of the Series):

Orioles probable starter: Kyle Gibson (1–2, 4.56 ERA)
Tigers probable starter: Matt Manning (2–1, 3.75 ERA)
First Pitch: 1:10 p.m. ET
Broadcast:
- TV: MLB Network, MASN2, Bally Sports Detroit
- Streaming: Fubo, MLB.TV, MASN+

Final Takeaways

The Tigers showcased their depth, timely hitting, and dominant pitching, while the Orioles showed glimpses of their young core but couldn’t piece together complete games. With April winding down, both teams will need to address weaknesses: for Detroit, bullpen stability; for Baltimore, offensive consistency and starter reliability.

For Tigers fans, the dream of a 2025 postseason run is becoming increasingly real.
For Orioles fans, patience is the word — this young squad still has time to figure it out.

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