masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgSARASOTA, Fla. – Chris Davis is batting fifth today for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Marlins in Sarasota.
Davis has reached base in seven of his eight plate appearances, with two singles and two home runs.
Yusniel Diaz was the designated hitter yesterday and he’s in left field this afternoon. Anthony Santander remains in the designated hitter role when he’s in the lineup.
Pedro Severino is catching. Pat Valaika, a super-utility candidates, is starting at second base.
Left-hander Keegan Akin…

SARASOTA, Fla. – Chris Davis is batting fifth today for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Marlins in Sarasota.

Davis has reached base in seven of his eight plate appearances, with two singles and two home runs.

Yusniel Diaz was the designated hitter yesterday and he’s in left field this afternoon. Anthony Santander remains in the designated hitter role when he’s in the lineup.

Valaika-1st-Orange-ST-sidebar.jpgPedro Severino is catching. Pat Valaika, a super-utility candidates, is starting at second base.

Left-hander Keegan Akin makes his first start of the spring. Pitchers listed behind him are Marcos Diplán, Rob Zastryzny, Cody Carroll, Hunter Cervenka, Branden Kline and Cristian Alvarado.

Former Orioles infielder Jonathan Villar didn’t make the trip with Miami.

For the Orioles
Austin Hays CF
Trey Mancini RF
Anthony Santander DH
Renato Núñez 3B
Chris Davis 1B
José Iglesias SS
Pedro Severino C
Yusniel Diaz LF
Pat Valaika 2B

Keegan Akin LHP

For the Marlins
Magneuris Sierra DH
Francisco Cervelli C
Matt Kemp LF
Isan Diáz 2B
Monte Harrison CF
Harold Ramirez RF
Lewin Diaz 1B
Sean Rodriguez SS
Eddy Alvarez 3B

Sandy Alcantara RHP