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BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 19, 2013- On paper, at least, the game in Detroit last night between the Orioles and the Tigers looked like the ultimate in lopsided match-ups. For the Tigers, leaders in the Central Division, Justin Verlander was on the hill.  The Cy Young-Winner had never lost to the Orioles, taking a 14-0 record to the mound.  The Orioles recalled from the minors young Zach Britton.  He had made one earlier start for the Orioles this season, in which he was shelled and sent back to the minors.  So what happens?  J.J. Hardey and Adam Jones ripped home runs and Britton retired Miguel Cabrera and company like a seasoned pro as the Birds won, 5-2.  Verlander sunk to 6-5 while Britton improved to 1-1 and lowered his ERA to under 6.00.