The O’s may still be a trendy pick to finish last, but Baltimore has reason to feel better about itself. The new-look Orioles, who blossomed under Buck Showalter the last two months of the 2010 season, have added plenty of muscle to their lineup in Vladimir Guerrero, Derrek Lee and Mark Reynolds, and they expect a handful of young pitchers to make the leap.
One of those pitchers, Brad Bergesen, will be on the mound opposite Red Sox starter Alfredo Aceves.
Aceves remains one of the more interesting pitchers in camp, a candidate to help the bullpen or to serve as that first option as a spot start if necessary. He will be followed by as many as five other pitchers, one of whom — Dennys Reyes — is making his debut with the Red Sox.
As Saturday is a split-squad day, the Red Sox will also face the Marlins, with Anibal Sanchez and Daisuke Matsuzaka as the probable starters.
When and Where
Red Sox vs. Orioles
1:05 p.m.
Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, Florida
Red Sox vs. Marlins
1:05 p.m.
City of Palms Park, Fort Myers, Florida
Pitching matchups
Alfredo Aceves (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Brad Bergesen (1-0, 0.00)
Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-0, 4.50 ERA) vs. Anibal Sanchez (1-0, 4.50 ERA)
Lineups
Lineups will be posted before the first pitch
Did you know?
The Red Sox went 22 straight innings without a run before scoring five runs in the final four innings of their win over the Yankees.
