masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles will try tonight to build their first three-game winning streak since June 24-27.
Another quality start tonight from Kevin Gausman would give the Orioles three in a row for the first time since May 19-21.
The Orioles are alone in fourth place, eight games behind the first-place Yankees and 4 ½ out for the second wild card.
Joey Rickard is in right field tonight with the Rangers starting left-hander Martín Pérez. Caleb Joseph is catching.
According to the Elias Sports…

The Orioles will try tonight to build their first three-game winning streak since June 24-27.

Another quality start tonight from Kevin Gausman would give the Orioles three in a row for the first time since May 19-21.

The Orioles are alone in fourth place, eight games behind the first-place Yankees and 4 ½ out for the second wild card.

Joey Rickard is in right field tonight with the Rangers starting left-hander Martín Pérez. Caleb Joseph is catching.

Chris Davis orange smile.pngAccording to the Elias Sports Bureau, Chris Davis‘ eight grand slams are tied with Cal Ripken Jr. and Chris Hoiles for second-most in club history. Eddie Murray had 16.

Davis’ eight slams since 2011 are the most in the majors.

Jonathan Schoop‘s 42 extra-base hits rank second in the American League and third in the majors among second basemen.

Hunter Harvey made his first rehab start today in the Gulf Coast League and tossed a scoreless first inning. He allowed two hits and struck out one batter.

For the Orioles
Adam Jones CF
Manny Machado 3B
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Mark Trumbo DH
Chris Davis 1B
Trey Mancini LF
Caleb Joseph C
Joey Rickard RF
Rubén Tejada SS

Kevin Gausman RHP

For the Rangers
Shin-Soo Choo RF
Elvis Andrus SS
Nomar Mazara LF
Adrian Beltre 3B
Mike Napoli DH
Rougned Odor 2B
Carlos Gomez CF
Robinson Chirinos C
Joey Gallo 1B

Martín Pérez LHP

Here are the starters for the series against the Astros at Camden Yards:

Friday: Ubaldo Jiménez vs. Mike Fiers
Saturday: Chris Tillman vs. Collin McHugh
Sunday: Dylan Bundy vs. Lance McCullers Jr.