Orioles, Tigers split doubleheader; Cowser walkoff and Tigers snap 8‑game skid

In the first game of a day‑night doubleheader at Baltimore’s Camden Yards, the Orioles rallied in the ninth inning when Colton Cowser hit a three‑run home run off veteran closer Kenley Jansen, giving Baltimore a 5‑3 win over Detroit. The victory extended the Tigers’ losing streak to eight games.

In the nightcap, Detroit responded with a 4‑1 triumph. Rookie pitcher Troy Melton earned his first start, working 5 2/3 innings and allowing one run. Dillon Dingler provided the decisive offense with a two‑run homer in the first inning, while Kevin McGonigle added a two‑run single. The win stopped the Tigers’ eight‑game skid and marked only their third victory in their last 19 games.

Following the series, the Tigers announced an update on veteran pitcher Justin Verlander, indicating he will appear in live batting practice during the upcoming home series against the Los Angeles Angels and is expected to return to regular pitching in June. The team looks to build momentum as they head into a three‑game series with the Angels.