None of that mattered much once the first two innings played out. Baltimore jumped on the board early and often, and by the time the dust settled the Orioles had banked their series win behind a lineup that hit early and a pitching staff that made it stand up.
The Orioles put up 2 runs in each of the first two innings and never let Minnesota climb back into it, finishing with 11 hits to the Twins' 7. Young wasn't spotless, but the O's offense gave him more than enough cushion, and Baltimore's bullpen — thin as it's been all year with Bautista and Helsley both still on the 60-day IL — didn't need to be perfect, just good enough.
This one also snapped a stretch where both clubs had been trading results all week. Baltimore's win keeps them within shouting distance in a season that's mostly been about avoiding total collapse, while Minnesota's loss extends a rough patch that's left them treading water at 59-62 with a beat-up rotation.