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Orioles on deck: What to watch Saturday vs. Rays

Orioles (81-66) vs. Rays (63-84)

Where: Camden Yards

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First pitch: 7:05 p.m.

TV/Radio: MASN/105.7 The Fan

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Starting pitchers: Orioles RHP Chris Tillman (16-5, 3.68 ERA) vs. Rays RHP Matt Andriese (7-7, 4.46 ERA)

What to watch

1. Playoff push: The Orioles remain in a similar position after matching wins with the Boston Red Sox on Friday -- two games out of first place in the American League East and and tied with the Toronto Blue Jays for second in the American League East and the top wild card. The Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners sit three games back in the wild-card race. By the time the Orioles take the field tonight, they'll know if they have a chance to cut the division lead to one.

2. Tillman back: Chris Tillman makes his first home start back off the disabled list. Tillman allowed one run in six innings Sunday in his first start since Aug. 20, and the Orioles will need more like that from their ace.

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3. Still no Trumbo: The Orioles send out the exact same lineup they used in Friday's win, with slugger Mark Trumbo out with back spasms for a second consecutive game. Hyun Soo Kim, Pedro Alvarez and Michael Bourn all made big contributions Friday, and are starting again tonight.

Orioles lineup

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CF Adam Jones
LF Hyun Soo Kim
3B Manny Machado
1B Chris Davis
2B Jonathan Schoop
DH Pedro Alvarez
C Matt Wieters
SS J.J. Hardy
RF Michael Bourn

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