Winning two games out of three on the road is all you can really ask for right now. We’ll see if the Orioles are up to the task this afternoon in Toronto.
Samuel Basallo is in the lineup and will catch Orioles starter Shane Baz. Adley Rutschman will bat third as the designated hitter. If you’re wondering why the Orioles added Sam Huff to the active roster this weekend, you’re probably not alone. Huff does not have a minor league option, so he’ll be exposed to waivers when Baltimore decides it no longer needs to carry a third catcher. The Orioles already lost Maverick Handley on waivers this season, but Creed Willems is flashing at Norfolk.
Taylor Ward will return to left field today with Colton Cowser and Tyler O’Neill joining him in the grass. Blaze Alexander will play third base, and Jackson Holliday will take second. Gunnar Henderson will head to his usual place at short.
Baz has looked like the pitcher Baltimore hoped it was getting when it sent several prospects to Tampa Bay. He’ll look to keep the positive momentum going against former Oriole Kevin Gausman.
Orioles lineup:
- Taylor Ward LF
- Gunnar Henderson SS
- Adley Rutschman DH
- Pete Alonso 1B
- Samuel Basallo C
- Colton Cowser CF
- Tyler O’Neill RF
- Jackson Holliday 2B
- Blaze Alexander 3B
Starter: RHP Shane Baz
