Hardy remains out of Orioles lineup (update)

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

April 11, 2014, 11:07am

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J.J. Hardy is out of the Orioles lineup again tonight, marking the sixth time in seven games that has been the case. Ryan Flaherty is starting again at shortstop. Hardy was supposed to work out yesterday to test his lower back and remained hopeful that he would start tonight. Update: Hardy fielded ground balls today and will take batting practice later. He expects to be in the lineup Saturday. Hardy was told to rest Thursday, which is why he didn't work out, but he says his back is feeling much better. Also, Nelson Cruz is starting in left field instead of David Lough. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Delmon Young DH Chris Davis 1B Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Nelson Cruz LF Steve Lombardozzi 2B Ryan Flaherty SS Jonathan Schoop 3B Chris Tillman RHP For the Blue Jays Melky Cabrera LF Maicer Izturis 2B Jose Bautista RF Edwin Encarnacion DH Adam Lind 1B Dioner Navarro C Colby Rasmus CF Brett Lawrie 3B Ryan Goins SS Dustin McGowan RHP Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.