Orioles and Reds lineups for series opener

The Orioles begin a three-game series against the Reds tonight with a lineup that has Adley Rutschman leading off, Gunnar Henderson batting second and Cedric Mullins fifth.

Tyler O’Neill missed the last two games with neck discomfort but he’s in right field tonight and batting third.

Jordan Westburg is at third base. He’s in an 0-for-24 slump.

Gary Sánchez is catching. Heston Kjerstad is in left field and Jorge Mateo is at second. Jackson Holliday goes to the bench.

Mullins is 7-for-14 with runners in scoring position. The rest of the team is 22-for-103 (.214).

Mullins is one of three players leading his team outright in hits (16), homers (four), RBIs (17) and walks (13), along with Aaron Judge and Kyle Tucker.

The Orioles haven’t been swept in their last 28 series, tied with the Padres for the major’s longest active streak, per STATS.

For the Orioles

Adley Rutschman DH

Gunnar Henderson SS

Tyler O’Neill RF

Ryan Mountcastle 1B

Cedric Mullins CF

Jordan Westburg 3B

Gary Sánchez C

Heston Kjerstad LF

Jorge Mateo 2B

Cade Povich LHP

For the Reds

Matt McLain 2B

Santiago Espinal RF

Elly De La Cruz SS

Austin Hays LF

Spencer Steer DH

Jeimer Candelario 1B

Noelvi Marte 3B

Jose Trevino C

Blake Dunn CF

Andrew Abbott LHP

 

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