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The Orioles will try to avoid back-to-back sweeps and snap a six-game losing streak this afternoon with Baltimore native Bruce Zimmermann on the mound.

Zimmermann has posted a 2.72 ERA and 1.211 WHIP in seven starts, with only three home runs surrendered in 36 1/3 innings. He’s already faced the Yankees twice this season, shutting them out over five innings in Baltimore and allowing three earned runs (four total) and seven hits in 4 1/3 in the Bronx.

Austin Hays was 0-for-18 before doubling twice and singling last night. He’s the leadoff hitter today with Cedric Mullins out of the lineup.

Assuming it’s a rest day, but we’ll check.

Ryan McKenna is playing center field in manager Brandon Hyde’s right-handed lineup. Ramón Urías is the designated hitter and Chris Owings is the second baseman.

Trey Mancini is batting .375 (21-for-56) with two home runs and six RBIs since May 3. He’s at first base today.

Jorge López hasn’t allowed an earned run in his last 13 appearances over 15 2/3 innings.

Left-hander Jordan Montgomery has registered a 3.06 ERA and 1.075 WHIP in seven starts, with only three home runs surrendered in 35 1/3 innings. He’s faced the Orioles twice this season and allowed two runs in 10 2/3 innings.

Yankees starting pitchers have allowed three earned runs or fewer in 35 of their 37 games.

For the Orioles
Austin Hays LF
Ramón Urías DH
Trey Mancini 1B
Anthony Santander RF
Jorge Mateo SS
Tyler Nevin 3B
Robinson Chirinos C
Ryan McKenna CF
Chris Owings 2B

Bruce Zimmermann LHP