masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgIf the Orioles can hit one home run tonight at Safeco Field, they will set a new major league record for homers hit in June. The Orioles are currently tied with the 1996 A’s, both teams having hit 55 June homers.
The Orioles’ top seven home run hitters are in tonight’s lineup, so that weighs in their favor. So does the fact that Mariners starter Taijuan Walker has allowed 14 homers in 75 2/3 innings.
With a right-hander pitching for the Mariners, Hyun Soo Kim starts in left field and bats…

If the Orioles can hit one home run tonight at Safeco Field, they will set a new major league record for homers hit in June. The Orioles are currently tied with the 1996 A’s, both teams having hit 55 June homers.

Chris-Davis-homer-Fenway.pngThe Orioles’ top seven home run hitters are in tonight’s lineup, so that weighs in their favor. So does the fact that Mariners starter Taijuan Walker has allowed 14 homers in 75 2/3 innings.

With a right-hander pitching for the Mariners, Hyun Soo Kim starts in left field and bats second, pushing second baseman Jonathan Schoop to seventh in the lineup. Mark Trumbo is playing right field with Pedro Alvarez serving as the designated hitter.

For the Orioles
Adam Jones CF
Hyun Soo Kim LF
Manny Machado 3B
Chris Davis 1B
Mark Trumbo RF
Matt Wieters C
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Pedro Alvarez DH
J.J. Hardy SS

Chris Tillman RHP

For the Mariners
Leonys Martin CF
Seth Smith LF
Robinson Cano 2B
Nelson Cruz RF
Kyle Seager 3B
Dae-Ho Lee 1B
Adam Lind DH
Chris Iannetta C
Ketel Marte SS

Taijuan Walker RHP