Orioles' Game 1 lineup vs. Yankees

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

October 03, 2015, 6:07am

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Second baseman Jonathan Schoop (hand) and center fielder Adam Jones (back) are absent today from the Orioles' Game 1 lineup.

Nolan Reimold is batting leadoff and playing center field. Ryan Flaherty is starting at second base.

Matt Wieters is catching Game 1, with Steve Clevenger serving as the designated hitter.

For the Orioles
Nolan Reimold CF
Gerardo Parra RF
Manny Machado 3B
Chris Davis 1B
Matt Wieters C
Steve Pearce LF
Steve Clevenger DH
J.J. Hardy SS
Ryan Flaherty 2B

Wei-Yin Chen LHP

As a pending free agent who could command a four-year deal, Chen most likely is making his last start with the Orioles.

"I expect him to pitch like most of his time here and hopefully will continue to," said manager Buck Showalter. "Professionally, he's going to give us a chance to win. Very quietly, he's what, seventh or eighth in the American League in ERA? Comparatively speaking, he's been very solid all year."

Chen is tied with the Rays' Jake Odorizzi for seventh in the AL with a 3.35 ERA. He's exceeded 30 starts and 185 innings in three of his four seasons in Baltimore.

"I'm very proud of his health and everything he's been able to maintain," Showalter said. "Every time he's taken the mound for us, I like our chances. He's one of the better acquisitions any team has made in quite a while. He's been very solid for us. Very good evaluation, very good sign. Hopefully, it will continue."