masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles reinstated left-hander Troy Patton from the restricted list and outrighted reliever Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk.

Stinson already has cleared waivers.

Patton, 28, went 2-0 with a 3.70 ERA in a career-high 56 appearances for the Orioles in 2013. He made four rehab appearances with Norfolk on his rehab assignment, allowing two earned runs in 4 2/3 innings.

Patton served a 25-game suspension for amphetamine use.

Stinson, 26, allowed nine earned runs on 16 hits and six walks…The Orioles reinstated left-hander Troy Patton from the restricted list and outrighted reliever Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk.

Stinson already has cleared waivers.

Patton, 28, went 2-0 with a 3.70 ERA in a career-high 56 appearances for the Orioles in 2013. He made four rehab appearances with Norfolk on his rehab assignment, allowing two earned runs in 4 2/3 innings.

Patton served a 25-game suspension for amphetamine use.

Stinson, 26, allowed nine earned runs on 16 hits and six walks while striking out six in 11 1/3 innings over seven appearances this season.

It’s raining hard here and the tarp is on the field. Game 2 is supposed to start around 8:10 p.m., but I don’t like our chances.

Manny Machado is batting second in Game 2. Steve Pearce is back at first base.

For the Orioles
Nick Markakis RF
Manny Machado 3B
Nelson Cruz DH
Adam Jones CF
Matt Wieters C
Steve Pearce 1B
J.J. Hardy SS
David Lough LF
Jonathan Schoop 2B

Chris Tillman RHP

Manager Buck Showalter said Jemile Weeks is fine despite being replaced by Schoop at second base in the top of the seventh inning.

For the Pirates
Travis Snider RF
Ike Davis DH
Andrew McCutchen CF
Pedro Alvarez 3B
Gaby Sanchez 1B
Neil Walker 2B
Starling Marte LF
Clint Barmes SS
Chris Stewart C

Brandon Cumpton RHP