Wednesday night Orioles game thread: vs. Cubs, 6:35

BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 01: Dean Kremer #64 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 1, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Orioles will look to get back in the win col

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The Orioles will look to get back in the win column with Dean Kremer on the mound tonight against the Cubs. Baltimore will face right-handed starter Colin Rea after struggling last night against lefty Matthew Boyd.

Gunnar Henderson will be back in the leadoff spot tonight with Taylor Ward batting third. Adley Rutschman will bat second and catch Kremer, while Samuel Basallo takes the five-hole as the DH. Pete Alonso will bat clean up and play first base.

Dylan Beavers and Colton Cowser will bat sixth

and seventh while rounding out the outfield. Blaze Alexander (third base) and Jackson Holliday (second base) will complete the lineup.

Kremer tossed six innings of one-run ball against the White Sox in his first start since April 18. He’ll look to continue his success against Windy City opponents tonight.

Every game is crucial as the Orioles rapidly approach the All Star break and trade deadline. The Birds must win tonight if they hope to take the three-game series at Camden Yards.