Let’s try this one again, with designated hitters this time…
LINEUPS
Orioles
RF Nick Markakis
LF Steve Pearce
CF Adam Jones
DH Nelson Cruz
1B Chris Davis
SS J.J. Hardy
3B Manny Machado
C Caleb Joseph
2B Jonathan Schoop
P Bud Norris (7-5, 3.62)
Nationals
CF Denard Span
3B Anthony Rendon
RF Jayson Werth
1B Adam LaRoche
DH Ryan Zimmerman
LF Bryce Harper
SS Ian Desmond
C Wilson Ramos
2B Danny Espinosa
P Doug Fister (7-2, 2.93)
Current Streak
Orioles Won 3
Nationals Lost 1
Last 10
Orioles 7-3
Nationals 7-3
TIDBITS
Machado had his first career five-hit game Monday night, raising his average to .261. In his first 26 games this year, he posted a .539 OPS, while he’s put up an .858 over his last 31.
Zimmerman is 4/11 with 2 HR off Norris.
Davis is 3/10 with 2 HR off Fister. Nick Markakis is 8/19 with 1 HR, 2 2B, and 8 RBI. Nelson Cruz is 8/21 with 2 2B and 1 HR. Adam Jones is 5/14.
