lucas harrell

Facing an ever-shifting cast of Houston starting pitchers over the past three days, it took the Orioles' bats a little time to warm up in taking two of three from the Astros.

With questions swirling around Baltimore regarding where the Chris Davis of the first-half had gone following the All-Star break, the Orioles slugger made a definitive return Tuesday night with another towering smash into the outfield seats at Camden Yards.

Chris Davis' sixth-inning blast ended up providing the difference in the Orioles' 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night, but after the game, the slugger was more excited about a different column on the stat sheet: his two walks.

The Houston Astros have scratched starting pitcher Bud Norris against the Orioles tonight at Camden Yards, believing they are closing in on trading the right-hander, according to numerous reports.

In the midst of his most prolonged slump of the season, Chris Davis will be the Orioles¿ designated hitter in Tuesday night's game against the Houston Astros. He'll still bat fifth, while Ryan Flaherty will take over at first base and bat eighth.

Five times Chris Tillman has pitched in opposing parks this season, and five times the Orioles (33-25) have been victorious. He is 4-0 in those games.