masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSARASOTA, Fla. – With J.J. Hardy unable to play today due to a sore left shoulder, Ryan Flaherty is starting at shortstop in the Orioles’ split-squad game against the Twins at Ed Smith Stadium.
Manager Buck Showalter will stay in Sarasota rather than watch Ubaldo Jimenez in Dunedin.
The bullpen includes Zach Britton, Darren O’Day, David Hess, Branden Kline and Jon Keller.
David Lough is listed among the reserves, but he’s expected to miss one more game while recovering from back spasms.
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SARASOTA, Fla. – With J.J. Hardy unable to play today due to a sore left shoulder, Ryan Flaherty is starting at shortstop in the Orioles’ split-squad game against the Twins at Ed Smith Stadium.

Flaherty-orange-throw-sidebar.jpgManager Buck Showalter will stay in Sarasota rather than watch Ubaldo Jimenez in Dunedin.

The bullpen includes Zach Britton, Darren O’Day, David Hess, Branden Kline and Jon Keller.

David Lough is listed among the reserves, but he’s expected to miss one more game while recovering from back spasms.

For the Orioles
Alejandro De Aza LF
Steve Pearce RF
Chris Davis 1B
Adam Jones CF
Travis Snider DH
Manny Machado 3B
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Ryan Flaherty SS
Caleb Joseph C

Miguel Gonzalez RHP

Catcher J.P. Arencibia made the trip to Dunedin today. The Orioles added his name to the lineup card.

For the Twins
Santana SS
Escobar 3B
Nunez 2B
Vargas 1B
Walker RF
Arcia LF
Herrmann C
Fryer DH
Robinson CF

Nolasco RHP