masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Matt Wieters has returned to the Orioles’ lineup tonight as the designated hitter against Rays left-hander David Price.

Caleb Joseph will make his second major league start behind the plate. Jonathan Schoop will start at second base after hitting a tie-breaking, two-run homer last night in the seventh inning.

Chris Davis took 20 swings in the indoor cage today and said he felt better than before straining his left oblique. He’s scheduled to take batting practice…ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Matt Wieters has returned to the Orioles’ lineup tonight as the designated hitter against Rays left-hander David Price.

Caleb Joseph will make his second major league start behind the plate. Jonathan Schoop will start at second base after hitting a tie-breaking, two-run homer last night in the seventh inning.

Chris Davis took 20 swings in the indoor cage today and said he felt better than before straining his left oblique. He’s scheduled to take batting practice outside Friday at Camden Yards.

Davis took ground balls for the first time yesterday and has been running, throwing and reaching for throws without pain. He still expects to go on a brief injury-rehab assignment to gauge how his body responds the day after games.

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

Ubaldo Jimenez RHP

For the Rays:
Ben Zorbist 2B
Desmond Jennings CF
Matt Joyce LF
Evan Longoria 3B
James Loney 1B
Will Myers RF
David DeJesus DH
Yunel Escobar SS
Jose Molina C

David Price LHP

A win tonight would give the Orioles their first three-game sweep at Tropicana Field since April 1-3, 2011 and their first three-game sweep overall since July 19-21, 2013 in Texas.

The Orioles’ .667 winning percentage (12-6) in night games leads the American League and ranks second in the majors behind the Rockies (17-8, .680).

The three home runs hit by the Orioles last night were their most in a game at The Trop since they hit three on April 6, 2010.

Here are the pitching matchups for the three-game series against the Astros at Camden Yards:

Friday: Wei-Yin Chen versus Scott Feldman
Saturday: Miguel Gonzalez versus Collin McHugh
Sunday: Chris Tillman versus Jarred Cosart