Orioles and Red Sox lineups

[IE]

For the Orioles:

Brian Roberts - 2B
Adam Jones - CF
Nick Markakis - RF
Aubrey Huff - 1B
Nolan Reimold - LF
Luke Scott - DH
Melvin Mora - 3B
Matt Wieters - C
Cesar Izturis - SS
David Hernandez - RHP

For the Red Sox:

Ellsbury - CF
Pedroia - 2B
Martinez - 1B
Youkilis - 3B
Ortiz - DH
Bay - LF
Varitek - C
Reddick - RF
Lowrie - SS
Beckett - RHP

Meanwhile, we're all wondering whether Brian Matusz will be pulled from today's start after a few innings, as if throwing a side session, so he can take Brad Bergesen's turn Tuesday in Detroit. He's slated to pitch Game 1 of a doubleheader. And there's no doubt that Andy MacPhail, president of baseball operations, has got some player development people in his ear who believe Matusz is ready.

 

[IE]

Matusz pulled! (update)


Brian Matusz has been removed from Game 1 of Double-A Bowie's doubleheader after only one inning.

Manager Dave Trembley warned reporters earlier today that an early exit didn't necessarily mean the left-hander was joining the Orioles in Detroit. It simply allows him to remain a candidate for promotion.

That said, let's run wild with it anyway.

Matusz gave up a hit, walked one and struck out one in the first inning.

Update: I've been given a very strong indication that Matusz is coming up, so I'm running with it. He began the day 7-0 with a 1.59 ERA in seven starts with the Baysox, with 30 hits allowed, 10 walks and 45 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings. Opponents were batting .188 against him.

 

[cisco]

Aug 4 vs Washburn.