masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSARASOTA, Fla. – Brian Roberts is starting at second base and leading off today in the Orioles’ exhibition opener against the Minnesota Twins.

Nate McLouth is batting second, and J.J Hardy has dropped to seventh. Also, Nick Markakis is serving as the designated hitter – no health issues, just his choice – and Chris Dickerson is playing right field.

For the Orioles:
Brian Roberts 2B
Nate McLouth LF
Nick Markakis DH
Adam Jones CF
Matt Wieters C
Chris Davis 1B
J.J. Hardy SS
Manny Machado…SARASOTA, Fla. – Brian Roberts is starting at second base and leading off today in the Orioles’ exhibition opener against the Minnesota Twins.

Nate McLouth is batting second, and J.J Hardy has dropped to seventh. Also, Nick Markakis is serving as the designated hitter – no health issues, just his choice – and Chris Dickerson is playing right field.

For the Orioles:
Brian Roberts 2B
Nate McLouth LF
Nick Markakis DH
Adam Jones CF
Matt Wieters C
Chris Davis 1B
J.J. Hardy SS
Manny Machado 3B
Chris Dickerson RF

Zach Britton LHP

WBAL Radio will broadcast the game beginning at 1:05 p.m.

For the Twins:
Darin Mastroianni CF
Eduardo Escobar 3B
Josh Willingham LF
Ryan Doumit DH
Chris Parmelee RF
Chris Colabello 1B
Brian Dozier 2B
Drew Butera C
Pedro Florimon SS

Kevin Correia RHP