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The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Detroit Tigers 7–4 on May 22 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with the home team's balanced attack proving decisive despite middling offensive efficiency. Baltimore accumulated 14 hits and 2 home runs while driving in 6 runs, though their .708 OPS reflected the struggle to consistently convert opportunities against Detroit's pitching. The Tigers managed only 7 hits and 1 home run in the loss, striking out 12 times while generating just 4 RBIs—a stark contrast to their 3.97 ERA, which kept them competitive into the late innings. Orioles starter delivered 12 strikeouts with a clean record on the basepaths, allowing zero walks despite surrendering 7 hits and 4 earned runs. Detroit's inability to capitalize on scoring chances, combined with Baltimore's two-homer output, proved the difference in a game that stayed relatively close despite the final margin. The Orioles' defensive efficiency—committing no errors—added another layer to their control of the contest, suggesting improved fundamentals moving forward in the series.