​The Orioles are aiming to rebound tonight with Dean Kremer on the mound against the Cubs. Baltimore will face right-hander Colin Rea after a tough showing last night against lefty Matthew Boyd. Gunnar Henderson will reclaim the leadoff spot, with Taylor Ward batting third. Adley Rutschman will bat second and catch Kremer, while Samuel Basallo handles the five-hole as the designated hitter. Pete Alonso will hit cleanup and start at first base.
Dylan Beavers and Colton Cowser will bat sixth and seventh, rounding out the outfield. Blaze Alexander will start at third base and Jackson Holliday will play second base, completing the lineup. Kremer delivered six innings of one-run baseball in his first start since April 18 against the White Sox, and he’ll look to keep delivering solid performances against Windy City opponents tonight.
Every game carries extra weight as the Orioles rapidly approach the All-Star break and the trade deadline. A win tonight is crucial if Baltimore hopes to clinch the three-game series at Camden Yards. The lineup in order features Gunnar Henderson at shortstop, Adley Rutschman at catcher, Taylor Ward at left field, Pete Alonso at first base, Samuel Basallo at designated hitter, Dylan Beavers in right field, Colton Cowser in center field, Blaze Alexander at third base, and Jackson Holliday at second base. Starter: right-hander Dean Kremer, set to pitch with the goal of sustaining the team’s momentum and continuing their push toward postseason positioning.