There's subversion for the sake of shaking things up, which these Orioles seem to badly require at times, and then there's subversion out of necessity.
With a 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers before an announced 28,089 at Camden Yards on Sunday, the Orioles secured their eighth win of the season and first home series victory.
Leadoff man Trey Mancini, their first baseman who has assumed a more contact-oriented approach while hitting in the top spot, hit a leadoff home run for the first time in his career. Pedro Álvarez, a nominal infielder who is far down their depth chart, was forced into the lineup at third base right before first pitch and hit two home runs.