masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgARLINGTON, Texas – The Orioles’ lineup finally includes center fielder Adam Jones.
Jones is starting tonight for the first time since April 6. He’s been used as a defensive replacement twice while receiving treatment for soreness in his rib area.
Jones took early batting practice again this afternoon at Globe Life Park, along with Ryan Flaherty and Caleb Joseph, and later played catch in the outfield while manager Buck Showalter briefly spoke to him.
Jones was launching balls into the empty…

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Orioles’ lineup finally includes center fielder Adam Jones.

Jones is starting tonight for the first time since April 6. He’s been used as a defensive replacement twice while receiving treatment for soreness in his rib area.

Jones took early batting practice again this afternoon at Globe Life Park, along with Ryan Flaherty and Caleb Joseph, and later played catch in the outfield while manager Buck Showalter briefly spoke to him.

Jones was launching balls into the empty seats in left and onto the grassy hill beyond the center field fence. He ended the session by hitting one over the left-center field fence and simulated running out a double and then scoring from second base.

The smile on Jones’ face could be seen from the press box.

The Orioles’ winning streak ended last night at seven games. The last team from the American League East to open the season 7-0 was the 1987 Brewers, who started out 13-0.

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For the Orioles

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

Chris Tillman RHP

For the Rangers
Delino DeShields CF
Nomar Mazara RF
Prince Fielder DH
Adrian Beltre 3B
Mitch Moreland 1B
Ian Desmond LF
Rougned Odor 2B
Elvis Andrus SS
Bryan Holaday C

Cole Hamels LHP