The O’s are looking to avoid a series sweep from the Oakland A’s today with a win that will snap Oakland’s 13-game win streak.
In hopes of salvaging one game in this series, the O’s are sending John Means to the mound. Oakland will send their talented young left-hander, Jesús Luzardo.
A roster move was also made prior to today’s game, as the O’s have designated LHP Wade LeBlanc for assignment and have recalled LHP Zac Lowther from the Alternate Training Site at Double-A Bowie. Lowther will wear No. 59, and his first appearance will be his Major League debut.
Here are today’s starting lineups:
Oakland Athletics (14-7):
1. Mark Canha LF
2. Jed Lowrie DH
3. Matt Olson 1B
4. Ramón Laureano CF
5. Matt Chapman 3B
6. Stephen Piscotty RF
7. Elvis Andrus SS
8. Arasmis Garcia C
9. Vimael Machin 2B
SP. Jesús Luzardo LHP
Baltimore Orioles (8-12):
1. Cedric Mullins CF
2. Trey Mancini DH
3. Maikel Franco 3B
4. Pedro Severino C
5. Ryan Mountcastle 1B
6. Austin Hays LF
7. Freddy Galvis SS
8. Ramón Urías 2B
9. Ryan McKenna RF
SP. John Means LHP
Today’s game is available on MASN2 and on the flagship station of the O’s, 105.7 The Fan. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. EST.
