Orioles overtake Tigers
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Steve Bielawski
Feb 27, 2026, 12:07:08 AM (12 days ago) Feb 27
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Today, the Tigers went to Sarasota to play the Orioles. The Tigers came into this game looking for their first win in Spring Training, and they failed to find it. The Orioles won, 6-5.
Tyler O'Neil hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first.
In the top of the second inning, Thayron Liranzo walked, went to second base on a wild pitch, went to third base on a wild pitch, and scored on a single by Trei Cruz.
In the bottom of the second, Taylor Ward doubled, went to third base on a ground out, and scored on a sacrifice fly by Coby Mayo.
In the top of the third, Matt Vierling singled, but was out trying to score on a double by Hao-Yu Lee. Mr. Lee made it to third base as the Orioles elected to throw home to get Mr. Vierling, and scored on a double by Colt Keith.
In the bottom of the fourth, Taylor Ward singled, Heston Kjerstad singled, Coby Mayo singled to drive in Mr. Ward, and Jeremiah Jackson singled to drive in Mr Kjerstad.
In the bottom of the fifth, Tyler O'Neill singled, Jhonkensy Noel pinch-ran for Mr O'Neill, Mr. Noel went to third on a single by Pete Alonso, and scored as the Tigers turned a double play.
In the top of the sixth, Max Anderson singled with two outs, and Eduardo Valencia followed with home run.
In the bottom of the seventh, Carson Rucker hit a solo home run for the Tigers.
In the bottom of the ninth, Aron Estrada singled, went to third on a single by Silas Ardoin, and scored on a single by Jordan Sanchez.
Keider Montero started for the Tigers. He gave up two runs on five hits in three innings of work. He waked none, and he struck out none.
Brant Hurter gave up two runs on four hits in the fourth. He struck out one.
Brenan Hanifee gave up one run on two hits in the fifth.
Sean Guenther, a lefty, gave up one hit but no runs in the sixth.
Moises Rodriguez pitched a perfect inning in the seventh.
Carlos Pena pitched a perfect inning in the eighth, but gave up three singooeses in the ninth while not getting any outs.
Tomorrow, the Tigers will host the Phillies. Jean Cabrera will get the start for the Philies, while Jack Flaherty will take the mound for the Tigers.
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Tyler O'Neil hit a solo home run in the bottom of the first.
In the top of the second inning, Thayron Liranzo walked, went to second base on a wild pitch, went to third base on a wild pitch, and scored on a single by Trei Cruz.
In the bottom of the second, Taylor Ward doubled, went to third base on a ground out, and scored on a sacrifice fly by Coby Mayo.
In the top of the third, Matt Vierling singled, but was out trying to score on a double by Hao-Yu Lee. Mr. Lee made it to third base as the Orioles elected to throw home to get Mr. Vierling, and scored on a double by Colt Keith.
In the bottom of the fourth, Taylor Ward singled, Heston Kjerstad singled, Coby Mayo singled to drive in Mr. Ward, and Jeremiah Jackson singled to drive in Mr Kjerstad.
In the bottom of the fifth, Tyler O'Neill singled, Jhonkensy Noel pinch-ran for Mr O'Neill, Mr. Noel went to third on a single by Pete Alonso, and scored as the Tigers turned a double play.
In the top of the sixth, Max Anderson singled with two outs, and Eduardo Valencia followed with home run.
In the bottom of the seventh, Carson Rucker hit a solo home run for the Tigers.
In the bottom of the ninth, Aron Estrada singled, went to third on a single by Silas Ardoin, and scored on a single by Jordan Sanchez.
Keider Montero started for the Tigers. He gave up two runs on five hits in three innings of work. He waked none, and he struck out none.
Brant Hurter gave up two runs on four hits in the fourth. He struck out one.
Brenan Hanifee gave up one run on two hits in the fifth.
Sean Guenther, a lefty, gave up one hit but no runs in the sixth.
Moises Rodriguez pitched a perfect inning in the seventh.
Carlos Pena pitched a perfect inning in the eighth, but gave up three singooeses in the ninth while not getting any outs.
Tomorrow, the Tigers will host the Phillies. Jean Cabrera will get the start for the Philies, while Jack Flaherty will take the mound for the Tigers.
This game recap is brought to you by Beso.
A tapas restaurant in Florida.
https://www.besosrq.com/
Roger King
Feb 27, 2026, 7:54:44 AM (12 days ago) Feb 27
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Montero and now Flaherty today are starting for the second time this spring. But I know Verlander hasn’t pitched yet. Hope that’s just a ramping up slowly because of his age thing…
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Although on a quick skim, it doesn’t look like Valdez has pitched either. Maybe because they were late signings, he and JV are taking a little more time to get ready?
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Cal Lord
Feb 27, 2026, 8:47:46 AM (11 days ago) Feb 27
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Today’s free press says Valdez on Monday. Verlander next week too.
Cal
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Steve Bielawski
Mar 2, 2026, 6:40:49 PM (8 days ago) Mar 2
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As I mentioned in the game recap, Framber Valdez did pitch the first three innings today. Since most pitchers pitch two innings in their first start of Spring Training, I presume that he pitched a simulated game
earlier in the week.
The reason usually given for a veteran starter pitching a simulated game is that the team knows that the guy can pitch, and the team wants to give the major-league manager a chance to see what a prospect (or two) can do against big league hitters. That is valid as far as it goes. It is also true that major league veteran pitchers are not anxious to spend two hours traveling to and another two hours traveling back from a game at some other team's park just to pitch two innings.
Mr. Verlander will start on Friday against the Red Sox in Lakeland.
Mr. Verlander will start on Friday against the Red Sox in Lakeland.
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