BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles overwhelmed the Detroit Tigers 10-1 on June 11, 2025, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, powered by a 16-hit offensive onslaught and strong pitching. The game, attended by 18,630 fans, saw the Orioles erupt for seven runs in the eighth inning, securing a decisive victory and snapping the Tigers’ momentum in the American League Central.
The Orioles took control early, scoring two runs in the third inning when Ramón Urías hit a two-run home run off Tigers starter Casey Mize, driving in Cedric Mullins. Baltimore extended their lead to 3-1 in the seventh when Gunnar Henderson singled in Adley Rutschman. The eighth inning proved catastrophic for Detroit, as the Orioles added seven runs, highlighted by Ryan O’Hearn’s two-run single, Mullins’ RBI double, and Jordan Westburg’s three-run homer off reliever Beau Brieske. The Tigers’ lone run came in the seventh when Colt Keith doubled to score Spencer Torkelson.
Zach Eflin earned the win for Baltimore, pitching 6.2 innings, allowing one run on five hits, and striking out five. Mize took the loss for Detroit, surrendering two runs on eight hits over 5.1 innings with seven strikeouts. The Orioles’ bullpen, including Keegan Akin, Bryan Baker, and Gregory Soto, held the Tigers scoreless over the final 2.1 innings, while Detroit’s relievers struggled, with Brieske allowing five runs in just 0.1 innings.
Baltimore’s offense was led by Westburg, who went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and three RBIs. Urías also drove in two runs with his homer, while O’Hearn and Mullins each added two RBIs. Henderson and Rutschman scored twice each, with Mullins hitting two doubles. For the Tigers, Keith’s RBI double was the highlight, but the team managed only five hits and went 1-for-3 with runners in scoring position. Detroit’s offense struggled against Eflin, with Parker Meadows striking out three times and Kerry Carpenter going hitless.
Defensively, the Tigers committed one error, a fielding miscue by right fielder Wenceel Pérez, while the Orioles played error-free baseball. Baltimore also showcased their speed, stealing three bases, including one each by Henderson, Urías, and Jackson Holliday. The Tigers executed two double plays, but their defense couldn’t contain the Orioles’ late surge.
The game, which lasted 2 hours and 25 minutes, began at 6:36 p.m. under clear skies with a temperature of 84 degrees and a 6 mph wind blowing out to right field. Umpires Tom Hanahan, Ron Kulpa, Cory Blaser, and Alex Tosi officiated.
The Tigers, now 44-25 and first in the AL Central, struggled to generate offense, leaving five runners on base. The Orioles, 27-39 and fifth in the AL East, capitalized on their 4-for-16 performance with runners in scoring position. The blowout victory highlighted Baltimore’s offensive depth and pitching strength, while Detroit looks to rebound in their next matchup.
