masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgAs the Orioles attempt today to win their series against the Tigers, Michael Bourn is starting in right field and batting second based on his past success against Justin Verlander.
Bourn is a career .371 hitter versus Verlander.
Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. No Pedro Alvarez today.
Caleb Joseph is catching Chris Tillman, who came off the disabled list this morning.
According to Elias, Matt Wieters joined Chris Hoiles and Gus Triandos as the only…

As the Orioles attempt today to win their series against the Tigers, Michael Bourn is starting in right field and batting second based on his past success against Justin Verlander.

Bourn is a career .371 hitter versus Verlander.

Hyun Soo Kim is in left field and Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter. No Pedro Alvarez today.

Caleb Joseph is catching Chris Tillman, who came off the disabled list this morning.

According to Elias, Matt Wieters joined Chris Hoiles and Gus Triandos as the only catchers in Orioles history with two or more games with at least two home runs and five RBIs in their careers. Hoiles and Triandos each did it three times.

chris-tillman-throw-gray.jpgFor the Orioles
Adam Jones CF
Michael Bourn RF
Manny Machado 3B
Chris Davis 1B
Mark Trumbo DH
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Hyun Soo Kim LF
J.J. Hardy SS
Caleb Joseph C

Chris Tillman RHP

For the Tigers
Ian Kinsler 2B
Cameron Maybin CF
Miguel Cabrera 1B
Victor Martinez DH
J.D. Martinez RF
Justin Upton LF
James McCann C
Erick Aybar 3B
Jose Iglesias SS

Justin Verlander RHP

Here are the starters for the Red Sox series at Fenway Park:

Monday: Wade Miley vs. David Price
Tuesday: Dylan Bundy vs. Drew Pomeranz
Wednesday: Kevin Gausman vs. Rick Porcello