Orioles and Red Sox lineups

BOSTON - Left-hander Donnie Hart isn't listed on the Orioles lineup card today and has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for starter David Hess.

First baseman Chris Davis, on pace for a record 231 strikeouts this season, is on the bench against Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez.

Trey-Mancini-swing-gray-sidebar.jpgTrey Mancini is playing first base. Craig Gentry is in left field.

The Orioles have homered in 12 straight games. Their 24 home runs since May 6 lead the majors.

The Orioles are hitting .210 in the first three games of the series. The starters have posted a 6.88 ERA with 13 earned runs in 17 innings.

For the Orioles
Trey Mancini 1B
Adam Jones CF
Manny Machado SS
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Mark Trumbo DH
Danny Valencia 3B
Joey Rickard RF
Andrew Susac C
Craig Gentry LF

David Hess RHP

For the Red Sox
Mookie Betts RF
Andrew Benintendi LF
Mitch Moreland 1B
J.D. Martinez DH
Rafael Devers 3B
Eduardo Núñez 2B
Brock Holt SS
Christian Vázquez C
Jackie Bradley Jr. CF

Eduardo Rodriguez LHP

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