BALTIMORE -- With three starting pitchers out with injuries, the Orioles were forced to use a pitcher from the bullpen to start Monday's game against the Blue Jays. Evan Phillips, who had only one Minor League start, was the Orioles' designated opener. Phillips allowed three runs in the second inning of the Orioles' 5-0 loss to the Blue Jays at Camden Yards.
Phillips (0-1) retired the first five Toronto hitters before Kevin Pillar doubled and scored on Rowdy Tellez's single in the second. Danny Jansen hit his second homer of the year, and the Blue Jays led, 3-0.