Saturday afternoon Orioles game thread: at Houston, 4:05

The Orioles and Astros played a laugh last night that only happens once or twice a season. Baltimore landed on the wrong side of the game 14-11, but the Birds will look toward tying the series this afternoon.

Corbin Burnes and the bullpen will look to hold Houston to single digits today. Burnes holds an 8-2 record and a 2.14 ERA.

Gunnar Henderson will be in the lead after hitting his 23rd and 24th home runs last night. Adley Rutschman will follow after a five-hit night, and Ryan O’Hearn will bat third. O’Hearn will occupy the smaller left field with Colton Cowser playing right. Cedric Mullins will bat seventh and play in the middle.

Ryan Mountcastle will man first base with Anthony Santander as DH. Jordan Westburg and Ramón Urías will complete the infield.

The Orioles will face Houston starter Ronel Blanco. Blanco is 7-2 with a 2.43 ERA.

Orioles lineup:

1. Gunnar Henderson SS
2. Adley Rutschman
3. Ryan O’Hearn LF
4. Ryan Mountcastle 1B
5. Anthony Santander DH
6. Jordan Westburg 2B
7. Cedric Mullins CF
8. Colton Cowser RF
9. Ramon Urias 3B

Starter: RHP Corbin Burnes