BALTIMORE (AP) — In a matchup of struggling teams, Baltimore prevailed because of its ability to hit the long ball and its opponent made more mistakes than it did.
It was a welcome change for the Orioles.
Renato Núñez and Jonathan Villar homered, and Baltimore took advantage of several misplays by the skidding Detroit Tigers in a 5-3 victory Monday.
It has been a rocky season for the rebuilding Orioles, who have settled into last place in the AL East by putting together a series of losing streaks. On this occasion, however, Baltimore ran into a team with a similar identity.