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SARASOTA, Fla. – Colton Cowser is starting in center field today against the Pirates, and Adam Rutschman is serving as the designated hitter.

Cowser is 2-for-11 with one home run, seven walks, six strikeouts and six runs scored.

Adam Frazier moves up to the leadoff spot.

Ryan Mountcastle is the first baseman, Ramón Urías is playing third base, Jorge Mateo is the shortstop and Austin Hays is in left field. An infield alignment that will be repeated at times in 2023, when Gunnar Henderson is on the bench.

Kyle Gibson makes his second spring start, both against the Pirates. The Orioles will extend him to three innings if his pitch count allows it.

A reminder that Tyler Wells starts Thursday afternoon against the Phillies in Clearwater and Kyle Bradish starts Friday night against the Twins in Sarasota.

DL Hall said this morning that his camp routine hasn’t changed since the last time we checked. He doesn’t know when he’ll be cleared to pitch in games.

For the Orioles
Adam Frazier 2B
Adley Rutschman DH
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Ramón Urías 3B
Austin Hays LF
James McCann C
Nomar Mazara RF
Jorge Mateo SS
Colton Cowser CF

Kyle Gibson RHP