masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgOne day after returning to the Orioles lineup following a bout with the flu, Chris Davis is sitting once again.

Davis has started just one of the Orioles’ last five games and is mired in a lengthy slump.

Steve Pearce will man first in his place.

Miguel Gonzalez, tonight’s starter, is 2-2 with a 3.24 ERA in seven home starts this season. He’s faced the Mariners once in his career, allowing one earned run in six innings on July 27.

Robinson Cano is 2-for-24 lifetime against Gonzalez….One day after returning to the Orioles lineup following a bout with the flu, Chris Davis is sitting once again.

davis-helmet-looking-out-sidebar.jpgDavis has started just one of the Orioles’ last five games and is mired in a lengthy slump.

Steve Pearce will man first in his place.

Miguel Gonzalez, tonight’s starter, is 2-2 with a 3.24 ERA in seven home starts this season. He’s faced the Mariners once in his career, allowing one earned run in six innings on July 27.

Robinson Cano is 2-for-24 lifetime against Gonzalez. Austin Jackson is 3-for-4 with a double and home run.

The Mariners activated left-hander James Paxton, 25, from the 60-day disabled list. He’s making his seventh major league start tonight, and his first against the Orioles.

Paxton is 5-0 with a 1.75 ERA in the majors, with nine walks and 34 strikeouts in 36 innings.

Delmon Young is the only Oriole who has faced Paxton, going hitless in three at-bats.

For the Orioles
Nick Markakis RF
Manny Machado 3B
Adam Jones CF
Nelson Cruz DH
Delmon Young LF
J.J. Hardy SS
Steve Pearce 1B
Caleb Joseph C
Jonathan Schoop 2B

Miguel Gonzalez RHP

For the Mariners
Austin Jackson CF
Dustin Ackley LF
Robinson Cano 2B
Kendrys Morales DH
Kyle Seager 3B
Logan Morrison 1B
Chris Taylor SS
Endy Chavez RF
Jesus Sucre C

James Paxton LHP