masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgPedro Álvarez is the designated hitter tonight and Austin Hays is in right field, as the Orioles begin their final homestand with a three-game series against the Red Sox.
Adam Jones has returned to the lineup and is batting cleanup.
Xander Bogaerts is 7-for-20 (.350) with two doubles and a home run against Dylan Bundy.
Doug Fister had allowed two runs or fewer in four consecutive starts before surrendering six in four innings against the Athletics on Wednesday. He held the Orioles to two…

Pedro Álvarez is the designated hitter tonight and Austin Hays is in right field, as the Orioles begin their final homestand with a three-game series against the Red Sox.

Adam-Jones-at-bat-white-sidebar.jpgAdam Jones has returned to the lineup and is batting cleanup.

Xander Bogaerts is 7-for-20 (.350) with two doubles and a home run against Dylan Bundy.

Doug Fister had allowed two runs or fewer in four consecutive starts before surrendering six in four innings against the Athletics on Wednesday. He held the Orioles to two runs over seven innings in a 2-1 loss on Aug. 27 at Fenway Park.

Álvarez is 6-for-10 with two home runs against Fister. Chris Davis is 6-for-18 with two home runs and seven strikeouts.

Mark Trumbo is 1-for-15 and J.J. Hardy is 4-for-26. They’re on the bench tonight.

The Orioles are 10-6 against the Red Sox this season, including 4-3 at Camden Yards.

For the Orioles
Tim Beckham SS
Manny Machado 3B
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Adam Jones CF
Trey Mancini LF
Chris Davis 1B
Welington Castillo C
Pedro Alvarez DH
Austin Hays RF

Dylan Bundy RHP

For the Red Sox
Xander Bogaerts SS
Dustin Pedroia 2B
Andrew Benintendi LF
Mookie Betts RF
Mitch Moreland 1B
Christian Vázquez DH
Rafael Devers 3B
Sandy Leon C
Jackie Bradley Bradley Jr. CF

Doug Fister RHP

Orioles minor league pitcher Miguel Gonzalez passed away earlier today from injuries he sustained Saturday night in a car accident in the Dominican Republic.

Gonzalez, 21 pitched for the Orioles Dominican Summer League team the past three seasons. He signed as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

The Orioles will hold a moment of silence for Gonzalez before tonight’s game.

“Our organization is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Miguel Gonzalez,” executive vice president Dan Duquette said in a statement. “Miguel was beloved by his teammates and coaches in the Dominican Republic. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this very difficult time.”

gonzalez-photo-from-kristen.jpgGonzalez appeared in 15 games this season and was 1-1 with a 6.56 ERA in 23 1/3 innings. He’s not related to former Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez.