Orioles and Guardians lineups in series finale in Cleveland

CLEVELAND – The Orioles go for the series split this afternoon with their largely left-handed lineup that includes Colton Cowser batting leadoff. He’s built a 16-game hitting streak, one shy of Trey Mancini’s club rookie record.

Cowser is batting .383 (23-for-60) with three doubles, four home runs, 15 RBIs and a 1.075 OPS during his streak. He’s also reached base in 18 consecutive games, the longest active stretch in the American League.

Jackson Holliday, who’s 5-for-14 since returning to the majors, is batting ninth. Coby Mayo remains at third base and searching for his first major league hit.

Right-handed hitting Eloy Jiménez is the designated hitter, with Ryan Mountcastle on the bench.

Adley Rutschman is catching. His pinch-hit triple last night was the first for the Orioles since Austin Hays on Aug. 28, 2021.

Gunnar Henderson made his major league debut in Cleveland and he’s a career .333 (19-for-57) hitter at Progressive Field with five doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs and a .985 OPS in 14 games.

Corbin Burnes has a 2.47 ERA that’s the lowest in the majors. He’s registered 18 quality starts, including six in a row.

Burnes has made three career starts against the Guardians and gone 2-0 with a 1.83 ERA and 0.814 WHIP in 19 2/3 innings.

Cleveland right-hander Gavin Williams has posted a 3.72 ERA and 1.345 WHIP in six starts. He’s surrendered one home run and struck out 31 batters in 29 innings.

Williams has never faced the Orioles.

For the Orioles

Colton Cowser LF
Anthony Santander RF
Gunnar Henderson SS
Ryan O’Hearn 1B
Adley Rutschman C
Eloy Jiménez DH
Cedric Mullins CF
Coby Mayo 3B
Jackson Holliday 2B

Corbin Burnes RHP

For the Guardians

Steven Kwan LF
Lane Thomas RF
José Ramírez 3B
Josh Naylor 1B
David Fry DH
Andrés Giménez 2B
Tyler Freeman CF
Daniel Schneemann SS
Austin Hedges C

Gavin Williams RHP