masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgNEW YORK – The Orioles turn to arguably their top starter this afternoon as they look to bounce back from last night’s heartbreaking loss to the Yankees.

Chris Tillman takes the mound having won seven straight decisions to push his record to 10-2. He has five quality starts in his last six outings and has allowed more than three runs just once in his last 14 starts.

The Orioles go up against longtime nemesis Andy Pettitte, whose 27-6 career record and 3.52 ERA against Baltimore are his best…NEW YORK – The Orioles turn to arguably their top starter this afternoon as they look to bounce back from last night’s heartbreaking loss to the Yankees.

Chris Tillman takes the mound having won seven straight decisions to push his record to 10-2. He has five quality starts in his last six outings and has allowed more than three runs just once in his last 14 starts.

The Orioles go up against longtime nemesis Andy Pettitte, whose 27-6 career record and 3.52 ERA against Baltimore are his best numbers against any AL East opponent.

Nick Markakis is leading off and Brian Roberts again is at designated hitter. Nolan Reimold is in left while Alexi Casilla plays second and Taylor Teagarden is behind the plate for the day game after a night game.

For the Orioles
Nick Markakis RF
Manny Machado 3B
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Brian Roberts DH
J.J. Hardy SS
Nolan Reimold LF
Alexi Casilla 2B
Taylor Teagarden C

Chris Tillman RHP

For the Yankees
Brett Gardner CF
Ichiro Suzuki RF
Robinson Cano 2B
Travis Hafner DH
Zoilo Almonte LF
Lyle Overbay 1B
Luis Cruz 3B
Eduardo Nunez SS
Chris Stewart C

Andy Pettitte LHP