masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgHyun Soo Kim is starting consecutive games tonight for the first time this season and the Orioles are trying to avoid a sweep in Houston before heading to Cleveland for the final series of their road trip.
Kim collected three hits and a walk last night to leave his average at .438 in 37 plate appearances.
Joey Rickard has returned to the leadoff spot after sitting last night. Jonathan Schoop has moved down from second to seventh in the order.

Paul Janish is starting at third base.
Matt Wieters…

Hyun Soo Kim is starting consecutive games tonight for the first time this season and the Orioles are trying to avoid a sweep in Houston before heading to Cleveland for the final series of their road trip.

Kim collected three hits and a walk last night to leave his average at .438 in 37 plate appearances.

Joey Rickard has returned to the leadoff spot after sitting last night. Jonathan Schoop has moved down from second to seventh in the order.

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Paul Janish is starting at third base.

Matt Wieters is 13-for-26 in his last six games. He’s catching on three consecutive nights.

Vance Worley has thrown 20 consecutive scoreless innings, the second-longest active streak in the majors behind the Astro’s Will Harris (21 1/3).

The Orioles have struck out 37 times in the past two games, allowing the Astros’ pitching staff to tie a franchise record.

Double-A Bowie pitcher Parker Bridwell was placed on the seven-day disabled list with a left rib injury and pitcher Eric Fornataro was released.

Executive vice president Dan Duquette is celebrating his 58th birthday today.

For the Orioles
Joey Rickard RF
Manny Machado SS
Chris Davis 1B
Adam Jones CF
Matt Wieters C
Mark Trumbo DH
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Hyun Soo Kim LF
Paul Janish 3B

Kevin Gausman RHP

For the Astros
George Springer RF
Jose Altuve 2B
Carlos Correa SS
Colby Rasmus LF
Evan Gattis DH
Tyler White 1B
Luis Valbuena 3B
Jason Castros C
Jake Marisnick CF

Lance McCullers RHP