masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles conclude their nine-game road trip tonight in Cleveland and will attempt to win their 25th series.

Ryan Flaherty is starting at second base tonight, with Brian Roberts leading off again and serving as the designated hitter. Flaherty is 2-for-5 with a home run against Indians right-hander Zach McAllister.

Nate McLouth, who has homered in back-to-back games, moves up to seventh tonight.

J.J. Hardy is 5-for-10 in his last three games, with a home run, three RBIs, three runs and two…The Orioles conclude their nine-game road trip tonight in Cleveland and will attempt to win their 25th series.

Ryan Flaherty is starting at second base tonight, with Brian Roberts leading off again and serving as the designated hitter. Flaherty is 2-for-5 with a home run against Indians right-hander Zach McAllister.

Nate McLouth, who has homered in back-to-back games, moves up to seventh tonight.

J.J. Hardy is 5-for-10 in his last three games, with a home run, three RBIs, three runs and two walks. He’s 3-for-6 with a double and home run lifetime against McAllister.

Manny Machado is hitting .333 (10-for-30), with two doubles, a home run, four RBIs, four runs and two walks during a seven-game hitting streak.

Matt Wieters is a career .304 (106-for-349) hitter in September, with 17 homers and 60 RBIs. The average is his highest for any month by .044. He’s a .260 hitter in April.

Left-hander Zach Britton is 8-3 in his career against the American League Central and 10-14 vs. all other divisions.

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

Zach Britton LHP

For the Indians
Michael Bourn CF
Nick Swisher 1B
Jason Kipnis 2B
Carlos Santana DH
Yan Gomes C
Asdrubal Cabrera SS
Ryan Raburn LF
Mike Aviles 3B
Drew Stubbs RF

Zach McAllister RHP