masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgCraig Gentry is in the Orioles’ lineup tonight for the first time since April 30, as the Royals send left-hander Danny Duffy to the mound.
Gentry is in right field and batting ninth. Trey Mancini is starting at first base and Chris Davis is on the bench.
Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter.
The Orioles lead the American League and rank third in the majors with a .303 average with runners in scoring position. They trail the Mets (.320) and Nationals (.319).
Dylan Bundy is 4-0 with a 2.25 ERA…

Craig Gentry is in the Orioles‘ lineup tonight for the first time since April 30, as the Royals send left-hander Danny Duffy to the mound.

Gentry-Runs-White-Sidebar.jpgGentry is in right field and batting ninth. Trey Mancini is starting at first base and Chris Davis is on the bench.

Mark Trumbo is the designated hitter.

The Orioles lead the American League and rank third in the majors with a .303 average with runners in scoring position. They trail the Mets (.320) and Nationals (.319).

Dylan Bundy is 4-0 with a 2.25 ERA in eight career games against the American League Central. He’s 3-0 with a 2.65 ERA in his three career starts.

Left-hander Jayson Aquino no longer will be recalled. He was going to join the Orioles in Kansas City, but yesterday’s rainout in D.C. provided rest for the bullpen.

The seven through nine hitters in the opposing lineup are batting .348 (16-for-46) with seven extra-base hits against Duffy this season. Maybe this bodes well for J.J. Hardy, Caleb Joseph and Gentry.

The Royals are seeking their 2,000th home win in franchise history.

For the Orioles
Joey Rickard LF
Adam Jones CF
Manny Machado 3B
Mark Trumbo DH
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Trey Mancini 1B
J.J. Hardy SS
Caleb Joseph C
Craig Gentry RF

Dylan Bundy RHP

For the Royals
Alcides Escobar SS
Mike Moustakas 3B
Lorenzo Cain CF
Eric Hosmer 1B
Salvador Perez C
Jorge Soler RF
Brandon Moss DH
Whit Merrifield 2B
Alex Gordon LF

Danny Duffy LHP

Down on the farm, the Orioles have transferred pitcher Miguel Castro from Single-A Frederick to Double-A Bowie. He’s been on the Keys’ roster while throwing at extended spring training.

Welington Castillo won’t serve as Double-A Bowie’s designated hitter tonight. The Baysox’s game against Richmond was postponed due to rain, with a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday.