Holliday's 4 hits, Orioles' 3 homers leads to an 8-5 victory over the Tigers

DETROIT (AP) — Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.

The Orioles had gone nine straight games without a multi-homer game. But, against the Tigers, Baltimore went deep twice in the fifth and once in the sixth and scored in five of the first six innings.

Detroit lost its third straight game, falling to 50-57 and facing tough decisions heading into the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

Grant Wolfram (3-2) picked up the win in relief and Rico Garcia pitched the ninth for his fifth save.

Baltimore took a 1-0 lead in the first when Pete Alonso scored on a Taylor Ward groundout, then added two more in the second.

Holliday led off with a double and took third when third baseman Colt Keith misplayed Coby Mayo's grounder. Jeremiah Jackson's groundout scored Holliday, and Dylan Beavers added a two-out RBI single.

Detroit got a run back in its half of the second. Leody Tavares missed a sliding catch on a sinking line drive, and Zach McKinstry turned it into a triple. Hao-Yu Lee drove a ball to the 412-foot mark in centerfield for a sacrifice fly.

Baltimore made it 4-1 in the third on Mayo's RBI single, but missed a chance to add on when Chadwick Tromp grounded into an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded.

Detroit took advantage in the fourth, loading the bases with no one out on two hits and a walk. Lee made it 4-2 with an infield single, extending his hitting streak to 12 games, and Matt Vierling's sacrifice fly made it a one-run game.

Keider Montero (7-6) retired the first batter of the fifth, but Tavares homered and Holliday singled. Brenan Hanifee came in to pitch and was greeted by Mayo, who hit a two-run homer to make it 7-3.

The Tigers scored twice in the bottom of the inning, ending Bradish's night. Yennier Cano got out of the inning and Tyler O'Neill led off the sixth with a pinch-hit homer.

Taylor Ward extended his on-base streak to 20 games with a pair of walks.

The teams continue their three-game series on Tuesday with Detroit RHP Troy Melton (5-1, 1.95 ERA) facing RHP Dean Kremer (1-3, 5.06).

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Comerica Park grounds crew attempt to capture a squirrel during the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith singles during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Baltimore Orioles' Leody Taveras watches his home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, July 27, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Wu Chi-wai was granted permission to remain in the U.K. as a visitor, his lawyer said Tuesday, where he has reunited with his family after being locked up in the city's prison for more than five years.

Paul Harris, who represents Wu, told The Associated Press early Tuesday that immigration authorities had sent a letter to his attorneys saying Wu, the former chairman of Hong Kong's once-biggest pro-democracy party, was being granted permission to remain as a visitor for six months. Wu’s family resides in the U.K.

The British authorities' decision came after Wu's entry on a seven-day immigration bail last week raised widespread concerns from rights groups and Hong Kongers living in the U.K. and the Chinese territory.

Wu was one of 47 activists charged in 2021 in Hong Kong’s biggest case under a Beijing-imposed security law that crushed a previously thriving democracy movement. He was sentenced in 2024 to four years and five months in prison for conspiracy to commit subversion over his role in an unofficial primary election.

Wu said in an AP interview Sunday that he was only allowed to stay in Britain until Wednesday as U.K. border authorities believed he might have other goals beyond just visiting, including seeking long-term residency. He worried that would cut short his plans to spend time with his family after years of separation. He also feared the immigration record could affect his future visits to his family in the U.K. again.

Wu said in a video published by online media outlet Green Bean that his heart was heavy over the past few days and he was happy that he eventually was allowed to spend more time with his family.

“I hope all Hong Kongers can live well and cherish their loved ones,” he said.

The Home Office confirmed Monday local time that Wu will not be removed on Wednesday and that he has permission to enter the U.K.

Associated Press writer Brian Melley in London contributed to this report.

FILE - Pro-democracy lawmaker Wu Chi-wai scuffles with security guards at the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, May 11, 2019, (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)

FILE - Pro-democracy lawmaker Wu Chi-wai gives an interview at his office in Legislative Council in Hong Kong on Nov. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)