Davis out of lineup again, Reynolds starting at first (with Angels lineup)

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

July 06, 2012, 1:42pm

Comments

One of the injured Orioles is in tonight's lineup. Mark Reynolds, who was hit on the left hand last night, is starting at first base and batting sixth against Angels southpaw C.J. Wilson. However, Chris Davis is on the bench again after being a late scratch last night because of a strained right trapezius muscle. Only three games remain before the All-Star break, and the Orioles currently have a 24-man roster after optioning pitcher Jake Arrieta following last night's 9-7 loss. No corresponding move has been announced. As I wrote earlier, they could decide to recall infielder/outfielder Steve Tolleson tomorrow, since they don't need another starter until after the break. Tonight's game will determine whether they need to strengthen their bullpen. For the Orioles: Robert Andino 2B J.J. Hardy SS Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Wilson Betemit 3B Mark Reynolds 1B Steve Pearce RF Ronny Paulino DH Xavier Avery LF Miguel Gonzalez RHP For the Angels: Mike Trout CF Torii Hunter RF Albert Pujols 1B Kendrys Morales DH Mark Trumbo LF Alberto Callaspo 3B Howard Kendrick 2B Erick Aybar SS John Hester C C.J. Wilson LHP