Orioles Hold Off Tigers 7-4 at Camden Yards

The Baltimore Orioles edged the Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Friday night, riding a balanced offensive attack to a three-run victory. Detroit starter Jack Flaherty struggled to contain Baltimore's lineup, while the Orioles did just enough to keep the Tigers at arm's length.

The decisive moment

Baltimore established control early and never relinquished it, building a lead that grew to three runs by the final out. The Orioles' offense pressured Detroit starter Jack Flaherty throughout, forcing the Tigers into a chase mode they never escaped.

By the numbers

Final score: Baltimore 7, Detroit 4
Margin of victory: 3 runs
Combined runs: 11
Jack Flaherty (DET) took the loss after a rough outing
Chris Bassitt also factored into the pitching equation for Baltimore
Brant Hurter logged work out of the Detroit staff

The Orioles' ability to string together runs against Flaherty proved to be the difference, while Detroit's bullpen could not close the gap late.

What it means

For Baltimore, the win adds another tally in a 2026 MLB Regular Season where every game against an American League contender carries weight. The Orioles continue to navigate the schedule without infielder Luis Vazquez, who remains day-to-day with a broken right thumb, putting added pressure on their active roster to produce.

Detroit, meanwhile, leaves Camden Yards looking for answers after another night where the starting pitching could not set the tone. The Tigers are also managing without right-hander Beau Brieske, who remains on the 60-day injured list with an adductor issue, and catcher Josue Briceno, who is expected to miss months following wrist surgery.

What to watch next

Baltimore will look to build on the win as it continues a stretch of high-stakes interleague and divisional matchups. Detroit will need a sharper performance from its rotation if it hopes to flip the script in the next meeting.