The Detroit Tigers optioned Beau Brieske to Triple-A Toledo, less than 24 hours after the reliever allowed five runs in a 10-1 loss to the Orioles.

The Detroit Tigers have optioned reliever Beau Brieske to Triple-A Toledo, one day after the right-hander was hit hard in a 10-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.

Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal will be on the mound for the series finale on Thursday night in Baltimore. The Tigers (44-25) and Orioles (27-39) wrap up their three-game series at 6:35 p.m. at Camden Yards.

Starter Casey Mize struggled early, but only allowed two runs. His reliever teammates just plain struggled in a 10-1 loss.

The Orioles scored seven runs in the eighth inning to back a brilliant start from Zach Eflin and secure their biggest win since opening day.

Baltimore Orioles centerfielder Colton Cowser was afforded no such respite during an extremely eventful fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night and unfortunately had nothing to show for the extreme effort except the satisfaction of knowing that he got in some solid cardio work.

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch: "Really good day on the mound, but it does start with (Brant) Hurter getting in (against the left-handed hitters).

The Orioles dropped their second game in a row Tuesday as Cade Povich fell apart in the fifth inning against the Tigers.