masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgThe Orioles have a later reporting time today after last night’s debacle. May as well let the players catch a few hours sleep before they try to catch a fly ball.

Former Orioles left-hander Bruce Chen is starting for the Royals, which means manager Buck Showalter will break out his right-handed lineup.

Taylor Teagarden will catch today, and Showalter must decide whether to use Matt Wieters as the designated hitter or give him the day off. Lew Ford will start in left field. Mark Reynolds…The Orioles have a later reporting time today after last night’s debacle. May as well let the players catch a few hours sleep before they try to catch a fly ball.

Former Orioles left-hander Bruce Chen is starting for the Royals, which means manager Buck Showalter will break out his right-handed lineup.

Taylor Teagarden will catch today, and Showalter must decide whether to use Matt Wieters as the designated hitter or give him the day off. Lew Ford will start in left field. Mark Reynolds most likely will start at first base.

You know who will be starting at third base. That’s a slam dunk.

Does Robert Andino get the start at second base over Omar Quintanilla?

Chen is 2-2 with a 5.26 ERA in five career starts against the Orioles.

Nick Markakis is 6-for-12 with two doubles lifetime against Chen. Adam Jones is 6-for-13 with a home run and five RBIs. J.J. Hardy is 4-for-8 with three RBIs. Reynolds is 3-for-5 with a double.

Tommy Hunter is 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA in two career starts against the Royals, both at Kauffman Stadium.

Hunter has surrendered 26 home runs this season.