Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Beau Brieske throws against the Baltimore...

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Beau Brieske throws against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Detroit. Credit: AP/Jose Juarez

DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers were working on a combined no-hitter on Friday night before Gunnar Henderson hit a two-out triple for Baltimore in the ninth inning.

Henderson pulled the first pitch of his at-bat against Tyler Holton down the right field line for his seventh triple of the season. Holton then fanned Anthony Santander for the final out in Detroit's 1-0 victory.

Detroit pitchers Beau Brieske and Brant Hurter retired 21 consecutive batters before Adley Rutschman's eight-pitch walk leading off the eighth.

Brieske, a 26-year-old right-hander, was planned to start as an opener. He retired four batters while throwing 11 of 16 pitches for strikes.

Hunter, a 26-year-old rookie left-hander, struck out eight in 5 2/3 innings while throwing 53 of 71 pitches for strikes. He started 17 of 18 batters with strikes, including his first 14.

Brenan Hanifee, a 26-year-old rookie right-hander, relieved after Rutschman's walk. He retired the next two batters on a strikeout and a forceout, then struck out Colton Cowser.

Holton entered for the ninth inning. He earned his eighth save.

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Brant Hurter throws against the Baltimore...

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Brant Hurter throws against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, in Detroit. Credit: AP/Jose Juarez

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