BOSTON - The Orioles are taking advantage of the maneuverability of their bullpen, the latest example coming today with Mike Wright recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and Logan Verrett optioned to the Tides.
Verrett was called up yesterday, earned the win in his Orioles debut with two scoreless innings and now heads back to Norfolk.
Wright is 0-3 with a 5.79 ERA in five starts at Norfolk, with 15 earned runs (18 total) and 28 hits in 23 1/3 innings.
Wright worked 5 2/3 innings on Thursday, allowing two earned runs and seven hits and walking four batters. He's available tonight in long relief.
Ryan Flaherty is starting in left field tonight. He's 6-for-14 (.429) with a home run lifetime against Rick Porcello, and a career .322/.371/.460 hitter in 87 at-bats at Fenway Park.
Chris Davis returns to the lineup after being scratched yesterday with a sore right elbow. He entered the game at first base in the 11th inning.
Dylan Bundy is making his third start against the Red Sox this season. He allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings on April 11 at Fenway Park, and no runs in seven innings on April 21 at Camden Yards.
Dustin Pedroia is 6-for-15 with a double lifetime against Bundy. He's 7-for-11 since the Red Sox lowered him to sixth in the order.
Mookie Betts is 5-for-15 with two home runs against Bundy.
Porcello is 4-8 with a 4.88 ERA in 15 career starts against the Orioles. Seth Smith is 9-for-19 (.474) with three doubles and a triple. J.J. Hardy is 11-for-28 (.393) with two doubles. Mark Trumbo is 8-for-26 (.308) with a double and three home runs.
For the Orioles
Seth Smith RF
Adam Jones CF
Manny Machado 3B
Mark Trumbo DH
Chris Davis 1B
Jonathan Schoop 2B
J.J. Hardy SS
Ryan Flaherty LF
Caleb Joseph C
Dylan Bundy RHP
For the Red Sox
Xander Bogaerts SS
Andrew Benintendi LF
Mookie Betts RF
Hanley Ramirez DH
Mitch Moreland 1B
Dustin Pedroia 2B
Jackie Bradley Jr. CF
Sandy Leon C
Marco Hernandez 3B
Rick Porcello RHP
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