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James McCann is catching tonight and Ryan McKenna is in center field for the start of a three-game series against the Rockies.

Anthony Santander, with three home runs in two nights, is in right field. Adley Rutschman is the designated hitter.

Jordan Westburg is playing second base.

Opponents are batting .163 against Cole Irvin this month in five appearances.

The Orioles need two victories to clinch their first back-to-back .500 or better seasons since 2015-16.

Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland is seeking to pick up a win against his 21st different franchise. He has one victory this season since May 14, going 0-9 with a 6.19 ERA before winning his last start.

In nine games since returning from a fractured hand, Charlie Blackmon is batting .375/.487/.719 (12-for-32) with two home runs.

Colorado’s bullpen has blown leads in the last four games, allowing 23 runs (22 earned) in 13 innings for a 15.23 ERA.

The Orioles are 29-15 against left-handed starters.

Ryan Mountcastle is slashing .347/.393/.694 against lefties for a 1.087 OPS that’s third-best in the majors with a minimum 100 plate appearances.

The Rockies have lost 11 of their last 14 games and hold the worst record in the National League at 48-79. They’ve registered a 6.16 ERA this month, second highest in the majors behind the Angels’ 6.37. The bullpen’s 7.77 ERA this month is the worst.

For the Orioles
Adley Rutschman DH
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Anthony Santander RF
Austin Hays LF
Gunnar Henderson 3B
James McCann C
Jordan Westburg 2B
Ryan McKenna CF
Jorge Mateo SS

Cole Irvin LHP

The first 15,000 fans 15 and over attending the Sept. 15 game at Camden Yards will receive an Adam Jones T-shirt as part of his retirement celebration.

The Orioles are teaming with the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund (@NLEOMF) for Law Enforcement night on Aug. 29 for the game against the White Sox. Specially priced ticket packages start at $16, with a portion of the proceeds donated to fund.

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For the Rockies
Charlie Blackmon RF
Ezequiel Tovar SS
Elias Díaz C
Ryan McMahon DH
Brendan Rodgers 2B
Nolan Jones LF
Elehuris Montero 1B
Alan Trejo 3B
Brenton Doyle CF

Kyle Freeland LHP