masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgNelson Cruz has been chosen Most Valuable Oriole by members of the media who cover the team. Adam Jones finished second and Zach Britton third.

Cruz enters today’s game leading the major leagues with 39 home runs, and he’s surpassed the 100-RBI mark for the first time in his career. His 39 homers are the second-most by a first-year Oriole in club history, trailing only Frank Robinson’s 49 in 1966.

Cruz also became the sixth different Oriole to record a season of 35 or more home runs and…Nelson Cruz has been chosen Most Valuable Oriole by members of the media who cover the team. Adam Jones finished second and Zach Britton third.

Cruz-points-up-white.pngCruz enters today’s game leading the major leagues with 39 home runs, and he’s surpassed the 100-RBI mark for the first time in his career. His 39 homers are the second-most by a first-year Oriole in club history, trailing only Frank Robinson’s 49 in 1966.

Cruz also became the sixth different Oriole to record a season of 35 or more home runs and 30 or more doubles.

Wei-Yin Chen, J.J. Hardy, Nick Markakis, Darren O’Day, Steve Pearce and Chris Tillman also received votes.

Markakis remains out of the lineup with a sore shoulder. Adam Jones is being rested.

For the Orioles
Alejandro De Aza LF
David Lough CF
Delmon Young RF
Nelson Cruz DH
J.J. Hardy SS
Christian Walker 1B
Ryan Flaherty 3B
Caleb Joseph C
Jonathan Schoop 2B

Miguel Gonzalez RHP

For the Red Sox
Mookie Betts 2B
Xander Bogaerts SS
Daniel Nava 1B
Yoenis Cespedes LF
Will Middlebrooks 3B
Rusney Castillo CF
Garin Cecchini DH
Davis Ross C
Bryce Brentz RF

Joe Kelly RHP