Gunnar Henderson leads Orioles past Tigers in 4-2 victory
- Gunnar Henderson homered and doubled, driving in two runs and scoring twice in the Orioles' win.
- The Tigers ended a 15-inning scoreless streak with two runs in the ninth but couldn't catch up.
- The victory allowed the Orioles to move within two games of the AL East-leading Yankees.
On Saturday, Gunnar Henderson played a pivotal role in the Baltimore Orioles' 4-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The game took place in Detroit, where Henderson contributed significantly by hitting a home run and a double, driving in two runs and scoring twice. This performance came just a day after he broke up a no-hitter in the ninth inning against the same team. The Orioles' win allowed them to close the gap to two games behind the AL East-leading Yankees. The Tigers had been struggling offensively, entering the game with a scoreless streak of 15 innings. They managed to score two runs in the ninth inning, with Parker Meadows hitting a homer and Spencer Torkelson contributing an RBI single. However, it was not enough to overcome the early deficit created by the Orioles. Corbin Burnes was instrumental for Baltimore, pitching seven innings and allowing only two hits while striking out seven batters. His strong performance on the mound helped maintain the Orioles' lead throughout the game. Henderson's contributions were crucial, especially as he continues to have an impressive season, with 37 home runs and 113 runs scored, the highest for an Oriole since 1996. The series between the two teams is set to conclude on Sunday, with a game time adjusted to avoid conflict with a nearby NFL game. Baltimore's Cade Povich is scheduled to pitch against Detroit's Keider Montero, as both teams look to improve their standings in the league.