Heston Kjerstad will bat clean up, and Jacob Webb will be available out of the bullpen as the Orioles look to win the series in Detroit.
Heston Kjerstad will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter in his first game back with the Orioles. Baltimore activated Kjerstad and reliever Jacob Webb prior to the series finale in Detroit.
The O’s held on for a 4-2 victory last night after dropping the first game 1-0. It’s always nice to win a series, but the team needs to keep pace in the AL East and Wild Card standings.
Gunnar Henderson will leadoff and play short, while the hot-hitting Cedric Mullins returns to the two hole. Anthony Santander will play right field, and Colton Cowser will take left.
Liván Soto is back in the lineup after collecting two hits last night. Soto survived the latest roster moves with Nick Maton and Cole Irvin being designated for assignment.
Emmanuel Rivera will play third base, and Ryan O’Hearn will bat sixth. Adley Rutschman will form the battery with starter Cade Povich. Povich dominated last week against Chicago but failed to complete five innings his last time out against Boston.
The Tigers will start RHP Keider Montero (5-6, 4.88 ERA).
Orioles lineup:
- Gunnar Henderson SS
- Cedric Mullins CF
- Anthony Santander RF
- Heston Kjerstad DH
- Adley Rutschman C
- Ryan O’Hearn 1B
- Colton Cowser LF
- Emmanuel Rivera 3B
- Livan Soto 2B
Starter: LHP Cade Povich