masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgBOSTON – The Orioles are playing their fifth Patriots Day game in Boston, having lost four of the first five. Their lone victory came in 1970, when they won 3-2.

Most recently, they lost 12-1 in 2009. They also were beaten in 1956, 1989 and 1997.

So yes, if they win today, they win the World Series.

J.J. Hardy says his right hamstring feels better, but he’s out of the lineup. Ryan Flaherty is at short, Jonathan Schoop is at third and Steve Lombardozzi is at second.

Nick Markakis is serving…BOSTON – The Orioles are playing their fifth Patriots Day game in Boston, having lost four of the first five. Their lone victory came in 1970, when they won 3-2.

Most recently, they lost 12-1 in 2009. They also were beaten in 1956, 1989 and 1997.

So yes, if they win today, they win the World Series.

J.J. Hardy says his right hamstring feels better, but he’s out of the lineup. Ryan Flaherty is at short, Jonathan Schoop is at third and Steve Lombardozzi is at second.

Nick Markakis is serving as the designated hitter.

The Orioles registered their first three-error game last night since Sept. 17, 2013 at Fenway
Park.

Adam Jones had his first four-hit game since Aug. 6, 2013 in San Diego and the 11th of his career.

For the Orioles
Nick Markakis DH
Nelson Cruz RF
Chris Davis 1B
Adam Jones CF
Steve Clevenger C
Jonathan Schoop 3B
Ryan Flaherty SS
Steve Lombardozzi 2B
David Lough LF

Wei-Yin Chen LHP

For the Red Sox
Brock Holt 3B
Dustin Pedroia 2B
David Ortiz DH
Mike Napoli 1B
Jonny Gomes LF
Xander Bogaerts SS
Daniel Nava RF
David Ross C
Jackie Bradley Jr. CF

Clay Buchholz RHP