The Baltimore Orioles are in the postseason for the first time since 1997. Congratulations! Now win this game or go home.
AL Wild Card Game: Orioles Lineup
If it seems cruel, that's because it is. But them's the breaks, and here's the lineup the Orioles are going with against Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers:
1. Nate McLouth* - LF
2. J.J. Hardy - SS
3. Chris Davis* - RF
4. Adam Jones - CF
5. Matt Wieters# - C
6. Jim Thome* - DH
7. Mark Reynolds - 1B
8. Ryan Flaherty* - 2B
9. Manny Machado - 3B
x. Joe Saunders - LHP
There's nothing like that moment when you look up and realize that Nate McLouth is hitting leadoff for the Orioles in a playoff game. Looking forward to next year, when Aaron Rowand is hitting cleanup for the Royals in the ALDS.
It’s not exactly a lefty- or switch-heavy lineup, but there are a few bumps in there for Darvish. Of course, Darvish doesn’t really have any platoon splits, so it’s not like it makes a difference.
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