Orioles lineup vs. Nationals

Orioles lineup vs. Nationals

SARASOTA, Fla. - Trey Mancini, who was removed yesterday after two at-bats because of some lingering effects from his illness, isn't in today's lineup against the Nationals in West Palm.

Austin Hays also is sitting out the game, with Yusniel Diaz getting the start in center field. Diaz tripled yesterday for his first spring hit.

Williams-M-Warmups-ST-sidebar.jpgHanser Alberto is leading off and playing second base. Mason Williams is in right field.

Anthony Santander continues to serve as the designated hitter.

Ryan Mountcastle is the cleanup hitter and left fielder.

Left-hander Ty Blach is making the start while southpaw Tommy Milone throws in Sarasota. Max Scherzer starts for the Nationals.

For the Orioles
Hanser Alberto 2B
Anthony Santander DH
Chris Davis 1B
Ryan Mountcastle LF
José Iglesias SS
Rio Ruiz 3B
Pedro Severino C
Mason Williams RF
Yusniel Diaz CF

Ty Blach LHP

MASNsports.com's Steve Melewski is with the team while I stay back in camp.

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