masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgAfter missing the past four games with tightness and spasms in his lower back, Manny Machado has returned to the Orioles’ lineup today.

Machado is starting at third base and batting seventh.

Delmon Young is serving as the designated hitter and batting second, with Steve Pearce going back to the bench. Young is 14-for-35 (.400) with two doubles, three homers and eight RBIs in eight games in the second spot this year.

The Orioles are trying to move 13 games above .500 for the first time since…After missing the past four games with tightness and spasms in his lower back, Manny Machado has returned to the Orioles’ lineup today.

Machado is starting at third base and batting seventh.

Delmon Young is serving as the designated hitter and batting second, with Steve Pearce going back to the bench. Young is 14-for-35 (.400) with two doubles, three homers and eight RBIs in eight games in the second spot this year.

The Orioles are trying to move 13 games above .500 for the first time since Aug. 11, 2013 (65-52).

For the Orioles
Nick Markakis RF
Delmon Young DH
Adam Jones CF
Nelson Cruz LF
Chris Davis 1B
J.J. Hardy SS
Manny Machado 3B
Ryan Flaherty 2B
Nick Hundley C

Bud Norris RHP

For the Mariners
Endy Chavez RF
James Jones CF
Robinson Cano 2B
Kendrys Morales DH
Kyle Seager 3B
Dustin Ackley LF
Logan Morrison 1B
Brad Miller SS
Jesus Sucre C

Chris Young RHP