masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgNEW YORK – With Steve Pearce missing his fifth consecutive game, Steve Clevenger makes a rare start at first base for today’s matinee at Yankee Stadium.

Clevenger has played just one inning at first for the Orioles this season and has made 10 appearances there (three starts) in 95 career major league games.

David Lough is in left field while Jimmy Paredes is at third and Kelly Johnson is at second for the second straight game. Ryan Flaherty is at shortstop with J.J. Hardy not in the…NEW YORK – With Steve Pearce missing his fifth consecutive game, Steve Clevenger makes a rare start at first base for today’s matinee at Yankee Stadium.

Clevenger has played just one inning at first for the Orioles this season and has made 10 appearances there (three starts) in 95 career major league games.

David Lough is in left field while Jimmy Paredes is at third and Kelly Johnson is at second for the second straight game. Ryan Flaherty is at shortstop with J.J. Hardy not in the lineup.

Bud Norris is 2-4 with a 5.75 ERA in seven day starts this season, and 12-4 with a 2.99 ERA in 20 night starts.

For the Orioles
Nick Markakis RF
David Lough LF
Adam Jones CF
Nelson Cruz DH
Steve Clevenger 1B
Jimmy Paredes 3B
Kelly Johnson 2B
Ryan Flaherty SS
Caleb Joseph C

Bud Norris RHP

For the Yankees
Brett Gardner CF
Derek Jeter DH
Chase Headley 3B
Mark Teixeira 1B
Francisco Cervelli C
Stephen Drew 2B
Chris Young LF
Antoan Richardson RF
Brendan Ryan SS

Shane Greene RHP

Steve Johnson is undergoing surgery today to remove a lesion from the back of his right shoulder. The procedure is taking place in New York.

Johnson expects to be full-go for spring training.

Breathe Deep Baltimore, in memory of Monica Barlow, raised more than $115,000 last weekend at Camden Yards.