masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgBRADENTON, Fla. – I’ve taken my obstructed-view seat in the second row of the McKechnie Field press box. My colleague, Steve Melewski, is in Sarasota for the B game against the Pirates, who are starting left-hander Francisco Liriano.
Steve Clevenger is playing third base in the B game and J.P. Arencibia is at first base. Matt Wieters is making another start behind the plate.
Manager Buck Showalter is trying to get his catchers some extra at-bats
The Orioles are using two designated hitters,…

BRADENTON, Fla. – I’ve taken my obstructed-view seat in the second row of the McKechnie Field press box. My colleague, Steve Melewski, is in Sarasota for the B game against the Pirates, who are starting left-hander Francisco Liriano.

Steve Clevenger is playing third base in the B game and J.P. Arencibia is at first base. Matt Wieters is making another start behind the plate.

Manager Buck Showalter is trying to get his catchers some extra at-bats

The Orioles are using two designated hitters, one fewer than yesterday. You’ve got to love the flexible “rules.”

For the Orioles
Paul Janish DH
David Lough CF
Matt Wieters C
Nolan Reimold RF
Steve Clevenger 3B
J.P. Arencibia 1B
Ozzie Martinez SS
Glynn Davis LF
Anthony Caronia 2B
Sean Halton DH

Kevin Gausman RHP

Zach Britton will relieve Gausman in this seven-inning game.

For the Pirates
Steve Lombardozzi 2B
Francisco Cervelli C
Gregory Polanco RF
Jung Ho Kang SS
Pedro Alvarez 1B
Jeff Decker CF
Mel Rojas, Jr. LF
Eduardo Nunez SS
Francisco Liriano LHP

Miguel Gonzalez starts Monday’s game in Clearwater. Left-hander Cole Hamels starts for the Phillies.

Bud Norris opposes the Twins’ Phil Hughes Tuesday in Sarasota. Wieters will catch.