masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSARASOTA, Fla. – I’m heading to Clearwater for the second time this spring. And for the second time, left-hander Brian Matusz will oppose Roy Halladay.

Matusz is preparing for his third game against the Phillies this spring. He’s allowed one run and 10 hits in nine innings, with one walk and seven strikeouts.

In his last three starts, including a March 15 game against the Tigers in Lakeland, Matusz has allowed one run and 12 hits in 13 innings, with one walk and 13 strikeouts.

Endy Chavez…SARASOTA, Fla. – I’m heading to Clearwater for the second time this spring. And for the second time, left-hander Brian Matusz will oppose Roy Halladay.

Matusz is preparing for his third game against the Phillies this spring. He’s allowed one run and 10 hits in nine innings, with one walk and seven strikeouts.

In his last three starts, including a March 15 game against the Tigers in Lakeland, Matusz has allowed one run and 12 hits in 13 innings, with one walk and 13 strikeouts.

Endy Chavez remains out of the lineup with a sore groin. He hasn’t played since Wednesday.

Manny Machado gets a start at shortstop.

For the Orioles:
Xavier Avery CF
Robert Andino 2B
Nick Johnson DH
Chris Davis 1B
Nolan Reimold LF
Wilson Betemit 3B
Scott Beerer RF
Ronny Paulino C
Manny Machado SS

Brian Matusz LHP

Pedro Strop, Pat Neshek and Zach Phillips also are scheduled to pitch today.

For the Phillies:
Rollins SS
Polanco 3B
Thome 1B
Mayberry CF
Montanez RF
Ruiz C
Clevlen LF
Galvis 2B
Halladay RHP