masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgNick Markakis was expected to start tonight in right field, but he remains out of the lineup due to soreness after being hit by a pitch Tuesday night behind his right shoulder.

“I’m glad it wasn’t my left arm because I wouldn’t be able to throw right-handed right now,” Markakis said.

He hopes to play tomorrow, but will not rush back to the lineup. He is not concerned the soreness will linger.

Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy are being rested tonight. Christian Walker gets another start at…Nick_Markakis-sidebar_sitting_frustrated.jpgNick Markakis was expected to start tonight in right field, but he remains out of the lineup due to soreness after being hit by a pitch Tuesday night behind his right shoulder.

“I’m glad it wasn’t my left arm because I wouldn’t be able to throw right-handed right now,” Markakis said.

He hopes to play tomorrow, but will not rush back to the lineup. He is not concerned the soreness will linger.

Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy are being rested tonight. Christian Walker gets another start at first base.

Steve Pearce’s hot bat stays in the lineup as Markakis’ replacement in right field. In his last six games, he’s 10-for-20 with two doubles, four home runs and nine RBIs.

For the Orioles
Alejandro De Aza LF
David Lough CF
Steve Pearce RF
Nelson Cruz DH
Jimmy Paredes 3B
Christian Walker 1B
Ryan Flaherty SS
Caleb Joseph C
Jonathan Schoop 2B

Kevin Gausman RHP

For the Red Sox
Mookie Betts 2B
Xander Bogaerts SS
David Ortiz DH
Yoenis Cespedes LF
Daniel Nava RF
Allen Craig 1B
Rusney Castillo CF
Garin Cecchini 3B
Christian Vazquez C

Allen Webster RHP