masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Orioles are looking to avoid the sweep vs. the Rays this afternoon, but the starting lineup doesn’t include Adam Jones, Nick Markakis and J.J. Hardy.

Jones and Markakis say they’re just using the opportunity to rest, both of them welcoming the idea to get off the turf at Tropicana Field.

Likewise, Hardy, who experienced back spasms Friday night, said he doesn’t want to take any chances on the turf. Manager Buck Showalter expects all three to be in the lineup…ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Orioles are looking to avoid the sweep vs. the Rays this afternoon, but the starting lineup doesn’t include Adam Jones, Nick Markakis and J.J. Hardy.

Jones and Markakis say they’re just using the opportunity to rest, both of them welcoming the idea to get off the turf at Tropicana Field.

Likewise, Hardy, who experienced back spasms Friday night, said he doesn’t want to take any chances on the turf. Manager Buck Showalter expects all three to be in the lineup Monday in Boston.

For the Orioles:
Alejandro De Aza LF
David Lough CF
Nelson Cruz DH
Chris Davis 1B
Steve Pearce RF
Kelly Johnson 3B
Caleb Joseph C
Ryan Flaherty SS
Jonathan Schoop 2B

Bud Norris RHP

For the Rays:
Ben Zobrist SS
David DeJesus DH
Evan Longoria 3B
James Loney 1B
Brandon Guyer LF
Matt Joyce RF
Logan Forsythe 2B
Kevin Kiermaier CF
Jose Molina C

Jeremy Hellickson RHP