masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles just announced that shortstop J.J. Hardy has been scratched from the lineup due to a sprained left thumb.

The injury must have occurred during batting practice. Manager Buck Showalter will provide more information following the game.

Ryan Flaherty moves from second base to shortstop. Jonathan Schoop is starting at second base.

Hardy, who had played in 96 straight games, has been bothered previously this season with tightness in his lower back and a hamstring injury.

Hardy is…The Orioles just announced that shortstop J.J. Hardy has been scratched from the lineup due to a sprained left thumb.

hardy hit white sidebar.jpgThe injury must have occurred during batting practice. Manager Buck Showalter will provide more information following the game.

Ryan Flaherty moves from second base to shortstop. Jonathan Schoop is starting at second base.

Hardy, who had played in 96 straight games, has been bothered previously this season with tightness in his lower back and a hamstring injury.

Hardy is batting .283/.315/.388 in 108 games, with 25 doubles, six homers and 40 RBIs. In his last six games, he’s 11-for-23 with three doubles, two homers and seven RBIs.

Here’s the new lineup:

Nick Markakis RF
Manny Machado 3B
Adam Jones CF
Nelson Cruz DH
Chris Davis 1B
Delmon Young LF
Caleb Joseph C
Ryan Flaherty SS
Jonathan Schoop 2B

Kevin Gausman RHP