masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgMINNEAPOLIS – No real surprises in the Orioles’ lineup for tonight’s series opener against the Twins at rainy Target Field.
Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is leading off and playing left field. Manny Machado stays at shortstop and Ryan Flaherty stays at third base.
A win tonight would put the Orioles seven games above .500 to match their season high. They won their first seven games.
The Twins’ 4.71 ERA ranks last in the American League.

For the Orioles Joey Rickard LF Manny Machado SS Adam Jones…

MINNEAPOLIS – No real surprises in the Orioles’ lineup for tonight’s series opener against the Twins at rainy Target Field.

Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is leading off and playing left field. Manny Machado stays at shortstop and Ryan Flaherty stays at third base.

A win tonight would put the Orioles seven games above .500 to match their season high. They won their first seven games.

The Twins’ 4.71 ERA ranks last in the American League.

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For the Orioles

Joey Rickard LF
Manny Machado SS
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Mark Trumbo RF
Matt Wieters C
Pedro Alvarez DH
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Ryan Flaherty 3B

Tyler Wilson RHP

Jimmy Paredes’ injury rehab assignment has moved to Triple-A Norfolk. He’s serving as the Tides’ designated hitter tonight.

In case you missed it, the Orioles announced plans to celebrate the 1966 world championship team.