masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgRule 5 pick Joey Rickard is in left field for the Orioles in their opener against the Twins today, but third baseman Manny Machado will hit leadoff.
As he did for much of spring training, center fielder Adam Jones is batting second, followed by first baseman Chris Davis, right fielder Mark Trumbo and catcher Matt Wieters. Designated hitter Pedro Alvarez is hitting sixth.
Chris Tillman is making his third consecutive opening day start.
For the OriolesManny Machado 3BAdam Jones CFChris Davis…

Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is in left field for the Orioles in their opener against the Twins today, but third baseman Manny Machado will hit leadoff.

Manny Machado rounds bases white.jpgAs he did for much of spring training, center fielder Adam Jones is batting second, followed by first baseman Chris Davis, right fielder Mark Trumbo and catcher Matt Wieters. Designated hitter Pedro Alvarez is hitting sixth.

Chris Tillman is making his third consecutive opening day start.

For the Orioles

Manny Machado 3B
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Mark Trumbo RF
Matt Wieters C
Pedro Alvarez DH
J.J. Hardy SS
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Joey Rickard LF

Chris Tillman RHP