Orioles and Royals lineups in series finale

The Orioles have reached the end of their homestand. A makeup game today against the Royals, followed by their flight to St. Louis.

Tyler Nevin is starting at third base after playing right field yesterday in Game 2.

Trey Mancini is the first baseman and Ryan Mountcastle is the designated hitter.

Anthony Bemboom is catching.

Cedric Mullins is 13-for-36 (.361) with five doubles and two home runs during an eight-game hitting streak.

Chris Owings, on the bench today, became the first Oriole last night to draw three walks in a game since Trey Mancini on May 16, 2021 against the Yankees.

Catcher Robinson Chirinos was 0-for-21 before his eighth inning single in Game 2.

Tyler Wells was pushed back to this afternoon’s game and makes his first career start and fourth appearance against the Royals. He tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings in 2021.

Orioles starters have allowed two earned runs or fewer in 12 of 15 home games.

Right-hander Carlos Hernández, who was supposed to start Friday before back-to-back rainouts, has allowed 12 earned runs and 13 total in 18 innings. He’s surrendered 24 hits, walked 10 batters and struck out eight.

The Orioles are 15-6 versus the Royals at Camden Yards dating back to 2015.

For the Orioles
Cedric Mullins CF
Trey Mancini 1B
Anthony Santander RF
Austin Hays LF
Ryan Mountcastle DH
Rougned Odor 2B
Tyler Nevin 3B
Anthony Bemboom C
Jorge Mateo SS

Tyler Wells RHP

For the Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. 3B
Andrew Benintendi LF
Salvador Pérez DH
Ryan O’Hearn 1B
Hunter Dozier RF
Whit Merrifield 2B
MJ Melendez C
Michael A Taylor CF
Nicky Lopez SS

Carlos Hernández RHP

I’m done for the day. Steve Melewski is handling the game coverage. Meet me in St. Louis.