masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgChris Davis remains at first base for the Orioles tonight after fouling a ball off his right ankle last night and playing in obvious pain.

Henry Urrutia is on the bench against Rangers left-hander Martin Perez, with Danny Valencia serving as the designated hitter.

Since June 25, 2012, Chris Tillman is 20-6 and has the second-highest winning percentage (.769) among American League starters, trailing only Max Scherzer (23-3, .885). Tillman is 8-1 in 10 starts since May 24, tying him with…Chris Davis remains at first base for the Orioles tonight after fouling a ball off his right ankle last night and playing in obvious pain.

Henry Urrutia is on the bench against Rangers left-hander Martin Perez, with Danny Valencia serving as the designated hitter.

Since June 25, 2012, Chris Tillman is 20-6 and has the second-highest winning percentage (.769) among American League starters, trailing only Max Scherzer (23-3, .885). Tillman is 8-1 in 10 starts since May 24, tying him with Bartolo Colon (8-1) for the most wins in the majors over that span.

Tillman’s 8.38 runs of support per game in those outings is the most in the majors.

For the Orioles
Nate McLouth LF
Manny Machado 3B
Nick Markakis RF
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Matt Wieters C
J.J. Hardy SS
Danny Valencia DH
Brian Roberts 2B

Chris Tillman RHP

With last night’s win, the Orioles clinched their first series win in Texas since sweeping a four-game set on July 8-11, 2010. They also clinched the season series for the first time since 2010.

The Orioles are 15-8 (.652) vs. the American League West this season, their second-best winning percentage (32-12, .727 in 1997) against the West since each league went to three divisions in 1994.

In the last seven games since July 10, the Orioles have gone 6-1 and their starting pitchers have earned each decision, posting a 3.13 ERA in 46 innings with six quality starts.

Down on the farm, Kevin Gausman is making his first start tonight for Triple-A Norfolk since being optioned. He made one relief appearance, allowing one run in four innings and striking out six.

For the Rangers
Ian Kinsler 1B
Craig Gentry CF
Nelson Cruz DH
Adrian Beltre 3B
A.J. Pierzynski C
Mitch Moreland 1B
Elvis Andrus SS
Davis Murphy LF
Leonys Martin RF

Martin Perez LHP