Detroit broke open the game in the first inning and never looked back, defeating Baltimore 4-1 at Camden Yards. The Tigers snapped a seven-game losing streak behind an early offensive burst and steady pitching.
Troy Melton earned his first win of the season, allowing 1 run over 5.2 innings with 3 strikeouts. The right-hander scattered 2 hits and walked 3 while carrying a 1.59 ERA. Drew Anderson closed out the victory with 2 scoreless innings for his second save.
Dingler homered to left in the first inning, scoring McGonigle for a 2-0 Detroit lead. The Tigers extended their advantage in the fifth when McGonigle singled to center, bringing home Pérez and Torkelson to make it 4-1. Baltimore's only run came in the fourth on Samuel Basallo's sacrifice fly that scored Rutschman.
Trevor Rogers took the loss for Baltimore, allowing 4 runs over 4.2 innings. The left-hander gave up 4 hits and walked 2 while striking out 2. His ERA stands at 6.96.
Detroit improved to 20-32 with the victory. Baltimore fell to 22-29 despite entering on a one-game winning streak.