O’s fall to Twins, 6-5, in Game 1 of double-header

Baltimore — Minnesota Twins left-fielder Eddie Rosario hit two home runs, leading his team to a 6-5 win over the Orioles in Game 1 of a Saturday double-header.

Rosario got the scoring started, leading off the 2nd inning with a home run over the right field fence off Orioles starter Dan Straily (L, 1-2).

First baseman Willians Astudillo followed Rosario with a home run of his own, giving the Twins a 2-0 lead.

Baltimore would grab the lead in the bottom of the 3rd, hitting two home runs of their own off Twins starter Jose Berrios (W, 3-1).

Right fielder Trey Mancini smacked a one-out double off Berrios. Mancini would come home on a two run home run off the bat of left-fielder Dwight Smith, Jr.

Designated hitter Renato Nunez followed Smith, Jr with a solo shot to center field.

Minnesota tied the game in the 5th inning on Rosario’s second home run of the game, and would put up a crooked number one inning later.

Old friend Jonathan Schoop, now with Minnesota, led off the 6th by being hit. Catcher Jason Castor then doubled and both were brought in on a double by centerfielder Byron Buxton.

Right hander Jimmy Yacabonis was ineffective in relief of Straily, and he was relieved by right hander Miguel Castro.

Castro allowed an RBI double to designated hitter Nelson Cruz, giving the Twins a 6-3 lead.

Orioles catcher Pedro Severino answered in the bottom of the 6th with a long solo home run and Mancini doubled in the bottom of the 8th to bring the deficit to one, but Baltimore would draw no closer.

The Orioles take on the Twins again Saturday evening in Game 2 of the double header.

Alex Cobb (0-0, 3.18) get the start for Baltimore.