masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles lead the American League East by three games today as they try to complete a four-game sweep of the Rays at Camden Yards.
Mark Trumbo is out early taking ground balls at first base, his starting position today against Rays left-hander Drew Smyly. Chris Davis is the designated hitter.
Joey Rickard is in right field and batting second. Francisco Pena is behind the plate.
Jonathan Schoop is batting .455 (15-for-33) during an eight-game hitting streak. He’s hitting .333 (30-for-90) in…

The Orioles lead the American League East by three games today as they try to complete a four-game sweep of the Rays at Camden Yards.

Mark Trumbo is out early taking ground balls at first base, his starting position today against Rays left-hander Drew Smyly. Chris Davis is the designated hitter.

Joey Rickard is in right field and batting second. Francisco Pena is behind the plate.

Jonathan Schoop is batting .455 (15-for-33) during an eight-game hitting streak. He’s hitting .333 (30-for-90) in his last 24 games, with eight doubles, four home runs, 14 RBIs, six walks and 19 runs scored.

schoop-fielding-gray-sidebar.jpg

Adam Jones is 11-for-31 during a seven-game hitting streak. He’s hitting .328 (20-for-61) in his last 14 games, with two doubles, six home runs, 15 RBIs and 13 runs scored.

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Matt Wieters’ five multi-homer games as a catcher rank third in franchise history behind Gus Triandos (10) and Chris Hoiles (9).

For the Orioles
Adam Jones CF
Joey Rickard RF
Manny Machado 3B
Chris Davis DH
Mark Trumbo 1B
Jonathan Schoop 2B
J.J. Hardy SS
Nolan Reimold LF
Francisco Pena C

Tyler Wilson RHP

Ubaldo Jimenez and Yovani Gallardo will start for the Orioles in the two-game series in San Diego that begins Tuesday. The Padres will start Erik Johnson and left-hander Christian Friedrich.