Well, phooey. That didn’t start the way it was supposed to.
This series was one the Orioles weren’t supposed to have much trouble with, considering both Detroit’s record and the nine losses in the previous 10 games the Tigers took into the three-game set.
But, lo and behold, the Orioles dropped a 4-2 decision in the opener, and now they have to win tonight to set up a rubber game Sunday afternoon.
Getting the start for the Orioles is Bruce Zimmermann, who is 2-1 with a 2.67 ERA and is coming off of his second quality start of the season, when he pitched six innings of two-run ball against the Royals.