I apologize in advance to the fans who are checking out today's game previews for the four full-season affiliates in the Orioles' minor league system.
Unfortunately, there isn't much time to post extended notes because all four teams play before noon.
The Triple-A Norfolk Tides face the Toledo Mud Hens, while the Double-A Bowie Baysox take on the Altoona Curve.
The Single-A Frederick Keys continue their series against the Wilmington Blue Rocks, and the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds host the Hickory Crawdads.
Take note of Norfolk's starting pitcher. If he is scratched, it's pretty much assumed who will be starting for the Orioles on Thursday night. We should know by 10:30 a.m. at the latest.
According to The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly, a baseball source confirmed that it will be David Hernandez who will start for the Orioles against the Tigers on Thursday.
Opponent
at Toledo Mud Hens (10:30 a.m.)
Probable pitchers
Norfolk: David Hernandez (3-1, 3.50 ERA)
Toledo: Chris Lambert (1-5, 6.29 ERA)Bowie Baysox (AA)
Opponent
at Altoona Curve (10:35 a.m.)
Probable pitchers
Bowie: John Mariotti (0-2, 6.46 ERA)
Altoona: Brad Lincoln (1-3, 2.31 ERA)
Opponent
at Wilmington Blue Rocks (11 a.m.)
Probable pitchers
Frederick: Pedro Beato (2-3, 4.54 ERA)
Wilmington: Eduardo Paulino (1-1, 6.75 ERA)
Opponent
Hickory Crawdads (10:35 a.m.)
Probable pitchers
Delmarva: Cole McCurry (3-2, 1.62 ERA)
Hickory: Yoon Hee Nam (4-1, 0.95 ERA)
