Stinson outrighted to Norfolk, Game 2 lineups

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

May 01, 2014, 4:00pm

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The Orioles reinstated left-hander Troy Patton from the restricted list and outrighted reliever Josh Stinson to Triple-A Norfolk. Stinson already has cleared waivers. Patton, 28, went 2-0 with a 3.70 ERA in a career-high 56 appearances for the Orioles in 2013. He made four rehab appearances with Norfolk on his rehab assignment, allowing two earned runs in 4 2/3 innings. Patton served a 25-game suspension for amphetamine use. Stinson, 26, allowed nine earned runs on 16 hits and six walks while striking out six in 11 1/3 innings over seven appearances this season. It's raining hard here and the tarp is on the field. Game 2 is supposed to start around 8:10 p.m., but I don't like our chances. Manny Machado is batting second in Game 2. Steve Pearce is back at first base. For the Orioles Nick Markakis RF Manny Machado 3B Nelson Cruz DH Adam Jones CF Matt Wieters C Steve Pearce 1B J.J. Hardy SS David Lough LF Jonathan Schoop 2B Chris Tillman RHP Manager Buck Showalter said Jemile Weeks is fine despite being replaced by Schoop at second base in the top of the seventh inning. For the Pirates Travis Snider RF Ike Davis DH Andrew McCutchen CF Pedro Alvarez 3B Gaby Sanchez 1B Neil Walker 2B Starling Marte LF Clint Barmes SS Chris Stewart C Brandon Cumpton RHP