Tigers edge Orioles 1-0 as Henderson breaks no-hit bid

On Friday night in Detroit, the Tigers secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Orioles, with the game highlighted by a remarkable pitching performance. Beau Brieske and Brant Hurter combined to retire the first 21 batters faced by Baltimore, showcasing their dominance on the mound. The Orioles finally broke through in the ninth inning when Gunnar Henderson tripled, marking their first hit of the game with two outs. Despite this late effort, the Tigers' Tyler Holton struck out Anthony Santander to preserve the win. Kerry Carpenter provided the only run of the game for Detroit, hitting a home run on the third pitch of the contest from Zach Eflin. Eflin pitched effectively, allowing five hits over 6 2/3 innings, but was unable to secure a win due to the lack of offensive support from his team. The Tigers, now 76-72, are in pursuit of a wild card spot in the American League, trailing Minnesota by 3.5 games. Baltimore, with a record of 83-65, is also in a competitive position, sitting two games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East. The game was a testament to the importance of pitching in baseball, as both teams relied heavily on their pitchers to control the game. The series continues with a second game scheduled for Saturday evening, where Baltimore's Corbin Burnes is set to face a Tigers opener. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season approaches its conclusion.