Twins (17-29) vs. Orioles (17-29)
Where: Target Field, Minneapolis
First pitch: 7:40 p.m.
TV/Radio: MASN/105.7 FM
Starting pitchers: Twins RHP Matt Shoemaker (2-5, 6.08 ERA) vs. Orioles LHP John Means (4-0, 1.70 ERA)
Roster move: The Orioles announced that INF Rio Ruiz was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies. Ruiz was designated for assignment when INF/OF Stevie Wilkerson was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk last week.
Pregame reading:
- Orioles reset: As losses mount, club stays focused on the players it views as long-term fixtures | ANALYSIS
- Orioles lose another early lead, fall to Nationals, 6-5, for sixth straight defeat: ‘We’ve got to figure out a way to get better’
- Why Orioles manager Brandon Hyde is considering taking César Valdez out of the closer’s role
- As Orioles starters struggle to pitch deep into games, the bullpen begins to falter
- Trey Mancini’s breakout game comes at fitting time for Orioles as Chris Davis’ season officially ends | ANALYSIS
- For Orioles, caution with John Means now means having him at ‘the top of a playoff rotation’ in the near future
- Orioles minor league report: Top prospect Adley Rutschman heating up at Bowie | ANALYSIS
- Orioles reset: What does GM Mike Elias see through 40 games? ‘Very positive steps forward from a lot of individuals.’
- Why Orioles farmhand Pat Dorrian, one of the minors’ hottest hitters, left pro ball to pursue his big league dream
- Two months from MLB draft, what type of talent might be available to the Orioles with the fifth overall pick?
- Anatomy of a pitching coach: How Darren Holmes’ ‘unique’ background helped the Orioles’ bullpen become baseball’s most improved
ORIOLES LINEUP
Cedric Mullins (L) CF
Freddy Galvis (S) SS
Trey Mancini (R) DH
Anthony Santander (S) RF
Ryan Mountcastle (R) 1B
DJ Stewart (L) LF
Maikel Franco (R) 3B
Chance Sisco (L) C
Stevie Wilkerson (S) 2B
TWINS LINEUP
Kyle Garlick (R) RF
Josh Donaldson (R) 3B
Alex Kirilloff (L) 1B
Mitch Garver (R) C
Miguel Sano (R) DH
Rob Refsnyder (R) CF
Trevor Larnach (L) LF
Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
Nick Gordon (L) 2B