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Adley Rutschman gets a rare day off this afternoon as the Orioles conclude their series against the Mariners at Camden Yards. They also have reached the end of their three-opponent homestand.

Ryan O’Hearn is the designated hitter. Colton Cowser is in right field while Anthony Santander receives treatment on a bruised left knee.

Austin Hays stays in the lineup in left field. Jordan Westburg is batting second for the first time in his career.

Ryan Mountcastle returns to the lineup. He hasn’t drawn a walk this month.

Corbin Burnes is working on an extra day of rest. He has a 2.68 ERA and 1.006 WHIP in nine games despite averaging 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings, the lowest of his career.

Burnes has made one career start against the Mariners and allowed two runs and three hits in 5 1/3 innings. Cal Raleigh homered in his only at-bat.

Seattle is starting right-hander George Kirby, who’s posted a 3.58 ERA and 0.954 WHIP with only five walks and five home runs allowed in 50 1/3 innings. He’s twice shut out opponents over seven innings, once over 6 2/3 and once over five.

Kirby has made four career starts against the Orioles and registered a 3.20 ERA and 0.987 WHIP in 25 1/3 innings.

Santander is 4-for-12 with two home runs against Kirby. Hays is 3-for-10 with a homer.

Cedric Mullins is 1-for-12 with a double. He’s in center field today.

Mariners starters average 5.8 innings per game, second in the majors. Orioles starters ranked sixth at 5.6.

For the Orioles

Gunnar Henderson SS
Jordan Westburg 3B
Ryan O’Hearn DH
Ryan Mountcastle 1B
Colton Cowser RF
Austin Hays LF
Cedric Mullins CF
Jorge Mateo 2B
James McCann C

Corbin Burnes RHP

For the Mariners

Josh Rojas 2B
Julio Rodríguez CF
Cal Raleigh DH
Luke Raley 1B
Mitch Haniger RF
Dominic Canzone LF
Dylan Moore SS
Luis Urías 3B
Seby Zavala C

George Kirby RHP