Orioles lineup vs. Yankees

SARASOTA, Fla. - Christian Walker is serving as the designated hitter tonight when the Orioles travel to Tampa for a 6:35 p.m. game against the Yankees.

Mark Trumbo is starting at first base. Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is atop the order and playing center field.

Jonathan Schoop is batting second and Manny Machado is third.

Miguel Gonzalez needs a strong outing tonight. He's allowed 14 runs and 18 hits in 5 2/3 innings over three starts, with four walks and three strikeouts.

The Yankees are his third division opponent. He's also faced the Rays and Red Sox.

Walker-Swings-Gray-Sidebar.jpgFor the Orioles
Joey Rickard CF
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Manny Machado 3B
Mark Trumbo 1B
Christian Walker DH
Nolan Reimold LF
Dariel Alvarez RF
Caleb Joseph C
Paul Janish SS

Miguel Gonzalez RHP

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