The Orioles will face a familiar face tonight in Minnesota. Dean Kremer will make his second start for the Twins after spending over six seasons in Baltimore.
The outcome of tonight’s game feels significant. The offense let Shane Baz and Kyle Bradish down over the weekend but broke out for 10 runs on Sunday. The team can take another step forward with a strong performance this evening, but failing to hit Kremer would serve another blow to a struggling lineup.
Gunnar Henderson will look to breakout
of a season-long slump in the leadoff spot. He’ll be followed by first baseman Pete Alonso and second baseman Jackson Holliday. Tyler O’Neill will bat cleanup and serve as the DH against the right-handed Kremer.
Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser and Leody Taveras will make up the outfield. Coby Mayo will look to build on a impressive stretch at third base, and Carlos Narváez will catch Trevor Rogers.
Rogers will look to best his old teammate, but there’s more on the line than just bragging rights. The Twins enter the series a half game above the Orioles in the race for the third wild card spot. The Orioles trail Texas by two games after dropping two out of three over the weekend.
You can read more about the series in Minnesota here.
Orioles lineup:
- Gunnar Henderson SS
- Pete Alonso 1B
- Jackson Holliday 2B
- Tyler O’Neill DH
- Dylan Beavers LF
- Leody Taveras RF
- Coby Mayo 3B
- Colton Cowser CF
- Carlos Narváez C
Starter: LHP Trevor Rogers
