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DETROIT -- Prince Fielder hit a pair of long two-run homers, and hardly seemed impressed by his display of power. Wade Smith Jersey . Fielder slammed a 462-foot deep drive to right-centre and a soaring shot over the right-field wall, to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 5-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. "As long as they go over, Im happy," Fielder said. Baltimore led 3-1 against Justin Verlander after five innings, but couldnt keep the lead because Orioles pitchers failed to keep Fielder in the park. Fielder tied the game with his first homer in the sixth inning and put Detroit ahead with his 22nd of the season in the eighth. It was his second multihomer game of the season and the 24th of his career. Miguel Cabrera, who scored on both of Fielders homers, put the Tigers ahead 1-0 in the first with his 31st home run. "We got the big blows from the big guys," Detroit manager Jim Leyland said. "Theres no defence for those." Joaquin Benoit (2-3) pitched a perfect eighth inning for the win. Jose Valverde gave up a leadoff double to Manny Machado in the ninth, then retired the next three Orioles for his 23rd save in 27 chances. Darren ODay (6-1) took the loss after J.C. Romero allowed Fielder -- the first batter he faced -- to hit his second homer of the game. Nick Markakis hit a game-tying double in the third off Verlander. Baltimore scored two more runs off Detroits ace, taking a 3-1 lead on Matt Wieters 2-run homer in the fifth. In the home half, Orioles manager Buck Showalter and first baseman Mark Reynolds were ejected. Showalter and Reynolds became upset after an overturned call put Jhonny Peralta on first base after he was called out. Machado made a throw that forced Reynolds to fully extend to catch the ball that was low and up the line, and the first baseman appeared to be pulled off the bag. Replays werent conclusive. First base umpire Jeff Kellogg called Peralta out after Leyland came out of the dugout to argue. The call was overturned by home plate umpire Tim Timmons. "I had (Reynolds) off the bag," Timmons said. Reynolds reacted to that decision by slamming his glove, and he was immediately tossed from the game. "I stayed on the bag and thats why I got so upset," Reynolds said. "I dont understand how an umpire can miss a play at home plate thats right in front of him and see that play from home plate at first base. Its embarrassing that they would overturn a call that obviously has an impact on the game in the middle of the pennant race." Showalter stormed out of the dugout, was also ejected, and later said the umpires didnt get the call right. Kellogg insisted they did. "We just want to get the play right, and thats what we did there," Kellogg said. Machado was charged with an error, but Detroit failed to capitalize. The Orioles didnt take advantage of a vulnerable Verlander. The reigning AL MVP and Cy Young award winner, who has won only one of his last five starts, gave up six hits and struck out six in six innings. He allowed four walks to match a season high. "I was definitely out of sync," Verlander said. "I wasnt quite right. "I was able to keep us in the game, and the big boys did what they do. They can put an entire team on their back." Baltimore starter Tommy Hunter allowed three runs, four hits and two walks over six innings. Hunter gave up two homers, increasing his season total to 29 -- more than any pitcher in the majors this year. NOTES: The Tigers have given up hope of DH Victor Martinez coming back this season after he had surgery on his left knee. The decision was made this week to aim for him to return at the start of spring training. When Martinez was injured in January, the Tigers signed Fielder to a $214 million, nine-year contract. ... Hall of Famer Eddie Murray, formerly of the Orioles, has agreed to pay $358,151 to settle federal civil charges of profiting in stock trades by using confidential information passed to him by a former teammate. The Orioles declined to comment. ... Detroit expects RHP Al Alburquerque (elbow surgery) and LHP Daniel Schlereth (shoulder tendinitis) to pitch in the minors this weekend. The Tigers hope OF Ryan Raburn (sprained right thumb) will be able to take batting practice next week. ... Wieters has eight extra-base hits in nine games. J.J. Watt Black Jersey . IndyCar announced the penalty Sunday morning. Jakes was set to start in the 19th spot, but will drop into the back of the 25-car pack for the race later Sunday. J.J. Watt Official Jersey . -- Salvador Perezs pickoff throw changed the momentum, and Jeremy Guthrie was unhittable after that. http://www.fanstexansroom.com/j-j-watt-jersey . Storm is two clear of three players, including one who desperately needs to regain some form before the Ryder Cup. Martin Kaymer, the former world No. 1, who is down to 29th, shot a 5-under 65 and was joined in second by Fabrizio Zanotti and Raphael Jacquelin. Arian Foster White Jersey . The move marks the third straight season that Warren has been placed on IR. Warren missed all but one game in 2011 with the same ailment and all of the 2010 season with a hip injury. Owen Daniels Jersey . Substitute Ilian Micanski scored the winning header in injury time. Robin van Persie gave the Netherlands the lead on the stroke of halftime, running onto a pass over the Bulgaria defence by Wesley Sneijder and volleying home with his left foot for his 26th international goal.MADRID, Spain -- Lionel Messi scored a pair of late goals Sunday as Barcelona came from behind to win 2-1 at Osasuna in the Spanish league. Barcelonas loss at Osasunas Reyno de Navarra Stadium last season played a part in the Catalan club losing the title to Real Madrid, and the hosts looked destined for another win after Joseba Llorentes acrobatic 17th-minute goal. But even after Osasuna striker Juan Francisco Martinez hit the post and Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova was sent off, Barcelona rallied as Messi guided Alexis Sanchezs short pass beyond goalkeeper Andres Fernandez to equalize in the 76th minute. Osasuna went down to 10 men when Francisco Punal was red carded for arguing the goal was offside. Messi then latched on to Jordi Albas cross in the 80th for the winner and his league-leading fourth goal, giving Barcelona its first come-from-behind victory from a halftime deficit in Pamplona since 1960. Barcelona joined Rayo Vallecano with six points. Madrid can trim the gap to two points with a victory at crosstown rival Getafe in its second-round match later Sunday. Osasuna looked on course for another victory over the Catalans after a confident start, ressulting in Llorente getting his right foot at chest level to tap Roland Lamahs cross past goalkeeper Victor Valdes at the near post. Arian Foster Womens Jersey. Valdes had come under fire following a poor performance in a 3-2 Spanish Super Cup win over Madrid last week, but was steady throughout Sunday. He made saves to deny Alvaro Cejudo in the opening moments and against to block from Martinez, who also hit the post with only the keeper to beat after dispossessing Sergio Busquets. That play elicited a reaction from Vilanova, who was sent off in his third official game in charge, and from the visitors. Fernandez saved from Barcelona pair Andres Iniesta and Messi, with Barcelonas attack only awakening after the introduction of Xavi Hernandez off the bench for Iniesta in the 70th. Cesc Fabregas has started in place of the midfield maestro but failed to guide the team with any distinction. Fernandez watched in exasperation as Messis redirected shot crossed the goal line to undo the hosts momentum. Barcelona immediately took advantage of the extra space with the man advantage, Alba guiding in a long cross from the left straight for Messi to curl home the winner. ' ' '