Orioles' lineup to close out Rockies series
By Roch Kubatko
Jordan Westburg is leading off and playing second base for today’s series finale against the Rockies. Jackson Holliday is on the bench.
Coby Mayo is at first base, pretty much assured against left-handed starters. Dylan Carlson is in left field, Ramón Laureano is in right and Tyler O’Neill is the designated hitter.
Colton Cowser and Ryan O'Hearn join Holliday on the bench.
Tomoyuki Sugano makes his 20th major league start. He’s posted a 4.54 ERA and 1.350 WHIP in 103 innings.
Sugano had a 3.00 ERA through April, but a 3.48 ERA in five starts in May, but he registered a 6.20 ERA, 1.743 WHIP and .330 opponents’ average in five June starts and has allowed 12 earned runs (13 total) and 20 hits this month in 14 1/3 innings over three outings.
The Rockies are sending left-hander Austin Gomber to the mound. He’s registered a 6.03 ERA and 1.660 WHIP in seven starts.
Gomber was sidelined until June 15 with a left shoulder injury. His only career start against the Orioles came on Aug. 30, 2024 in Colorado, when he allowed three runs in six innings.
The Orioles are 13-18 against left-handed starters.
Colorado won back-to-back series for the first time since September 2024 and hasn’t claimed three straight since May 2023.
The Rockies are the worst fielding team in the majors with a .978 percentage.
For the Orioles
Jordan Westburg 2B
Ramón Laureano RF
Gunnar Henderson SS
Tyler O’Neill DH
Ramón Urías 3B
Cedric Mullins CF
Coby Mayo 1B
Dylan Carlson LF
Alex Jackson C
Tomoyuki Sugano RHP
