masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgStevie Wilkerson is starting at third base today and Pat Valaika is across the diamond as the Orioles travel to Bradenton to play the Pirates.
Yusniel Diaz is the right fielder. Jahmai Jones is the designated hitter.
Félix Hernández made his Orioles debut on Saturday against the Tigers. He retired the side in order in the first inning, issued back-to-back walks in the second and surrendered two runs in a 6-5 loss.
Hernández retired the first four batters with two strikeouts.
“It was…

Stevie Wilkerson is starting at third base today and Pat Valaika is across the diamond as the Orioles travel to Bradenton to play the Pirates.

Yusniel Diaz is the right fielder. Jahmai Jones is the designated hitter.

Félix Hernández made his Orioles debut on Saturday against the Tigers. He retired the side in order in the first inning, issued back-to-back walks in the second and surrendered two runs in a 6-5 loss.

Hernández retired the first four batters with two strikeouts.

“It was good,” Hernández, who opted out of the 2020 season, said afterward on his Zoom call. “I was happy that I had a chance to pitch again after a year off. The result could have been better, but I’m happy with it.

“I feel real quick to the plate, like I was rushing the ball. I was opening myself too quick. But every day I keep working on my bullpens and flat grounds, and it will be better at the end of spring.”

The Pirates are starting right-hander Mitch Keller, a second-round pick in 2014 who allowed two runs and three hits in one inning in his only spring appearance.

Urias-Runs-White-ST-sidebar.jpgFor the Orioles

Cedric Mullins CF
Yolmer Sánchez 2B
Ryan Mountcastle LF
Pedro Severino C
Pat Valaika 1B
Ramon Urías SS
Stevie Wilkerson 3B
Jahmai Jones DH
Félix Hernández RHP