Charlie Morton got 5 early runs of support and kept the Minnesota Twins scoreless for six innings in a 7-0 win on Friday.

Matt Vierling will lead for the Detroit Tigers on Sunday night in Philadelphia. The Tigers (65-47) and Phillies (62-48) have split the first two games of the series and will play the rubber match in a nationally televised game at 7:10 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.

Charlie Morton pitched six innings of one-run ball in his Detroit Tigers debut, but offense had no answer for Cristopher Sanchez and Phillies defense.

The 41-year-old Morton, pairing a firm four-seam fastball with his signature curveball, was outstanding. He allowed a run on four hits with six strikeouts.

The Detroit Tigers have been playing some good baseball of late, and decisions at the trade deadline have paid off so far.  In the first half of the season, the

Charlie Morton’s turnaround is complete, at least as far as the Orioles are concerned. Baltimore traded Morton and cash to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday for left-handed pitching prospect Micah ...