The Orioles look to clinch another series victory against the Royals.
The Orioles will take the field at Kauffman Stadium looking to clinch their second series victory over the Royals this month. Baltimore dropped the first game before holding on for dear life last night.
Baltimore used six relievers yesterday, and the bullpen will likely have its hands full again with Cole Irvin set to take the mound. Irvin has yet to record an out in the sixth inning this season.
The Birds will likely need to have another productive day at the plate, and they have the lineup to do it. Ryan O’Hearn returns to the lineup against right-hander Seth Lugo. Anthony Santander, Cedric Mullins and Colton Cowser will handle the outfield with Ryan Mountcastle playing first base.
Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman will take their usual places atop the lineup. Jordan Westburg and rookie Jackson Holliday will round out the infield. Is today the day Holliday finally gets going? It seems like as good of a day as any.
- Gunnar Henderson SS
- Adley Rutschman C
- Ryan O’Hearn DH
- Anthony Santander RF
- Ryan Mountcastle 1B
- Cedric Mullins CF
- Colton Cowser LF
- Jordan Westburg 3B
- Jackson Holliday 2B
Starter: LHP Cole Irvin