The Orioles go for the series win against the Braves this afternoon with Dylan Beavers leading off again after last night’s walk-off single.

Christian Encarnacion-Strand is at third base and batting fifth. Colton Cowser is in center field.

Chadwick Tromp is catching again.

Taylor Ward has reached base in 18 straight games, tied for the third-longest active streak in the majors. It’s the longest by an Oriole this season.

Shane Baz has never faced the Braves until today.

Yohel Pozo is here on the catcher taxi squad.

The bullpen has a 2.73 ERA since June 16 that’s third best in the majors behind the Yankees (2.35) and Astros (2.65). The pitching staff has posted a 3.42 ERA in 54 games since May 24 that’s also third best in the majors behind the Tigers (3.25) and Yankees (3.35).

The Orioles are 51-54 and 2 ½ games behind the last Wild Card, which ties them with the Mariners. The Twins and Astros are two back. The Tigers are 3 1/3.

Braves right-hander Reynaldo López has a 3.95 ERA in 23 appearances that include 10 starts. He’s allowed nine runs and 14 hits over 9 1/3 innings in his last two starts.

López has a 4.30 ERA and 1.386 WHIP in his 10 starts and a 3.27 ERA and 1.318 WHIP in his 13 relief appearances. He’s faced the Orioles 10 times in his career, including three starts, and allowed six earned runs (eight total) in 22 2/3 innings.

Pete Alonso is 3-for-6 with two doubles and two walks against López.

The Braves led the majors in pitches seen per plate appearance last season at 3.96 but have dropped to 15th this season at 3.89. The Orioles lead majors at 3.98.

For the Orioles
Dylan Beavers LF
Pete Alonso 1B
Gunnar Henderson SS
Taylor Ward DH
Christian Encarnacion-Strand 3B
Colton Cowser CF
Leody Taveras RF
Jackson Holliday 2B
Chadwick Tromp C

Shane Baz RHP

Here are the starters for the series in Detroit:

Monday: RHP Kyle Bradish vs. RHP Keider Montero

Tuesday: RHP Dean Kremer vs. RHP Troy Melton

Wednesday: LHP Trevor Rogers vs. LHP Tarik Skubal