masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgOrioles third baseman Manny Machado will be out of the starting lineup tonight for a fourth straight game with tightness and spasms in his lower back. Ryan Flaherty will replace Machado in the lineup, hitting seventh.
Steve Pearce is back in the lineup after sitting out the past two games. He’s playing left field and hitting second.
Nick Markakis is 13-for-28 (.464) lifetime against Mariners starter Felix Hernandez.
Kendrys Morales has reported to the Mariners and he’s batting cleanup…

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado will be out of the starting lineup tonight for a fourth straight game with tightness and spasms in his lower back. Ryan Flaherty will replace Machado in the lineup, hitting seventh.

Steve Pearce is back in the lineup after sitting out the past two games. He’s playing left field and hitting second.

Nick Markakis is 13-for-28 (.464) lifetime against Mariners starter Felix Hernandez.

Kendrys Morales has reported to the Mariners and he’s batting cleanup tonight. He’s a lifetime .389/.422/.602 hitter with six doubles, five home runs and 27 RBIs in 29 games against the Orioles.

For the Orioles

Nick Markakis RF
Steve Pearce LF
Adam Jones CF
Nelson Cruz DH
Chris Davis 1B
J.J. Hardy SS
Ryan Flaherty 3B
Caleb Joseph C
Jonathan Schoop 2B

Kevin Gausman RHP

For the Mariners
Endy Chavez RF
James Jones CF
Robinson Cano 2B
Kendrys Morales DH
Kyle Seager 3B
Dustin Ackley LF
Logan Morrison 1B
Mike Zunino C
Brad Miller SS

Felix Hernandez RHP