BALTIMORE ORIOLES GAME NOTES ED SMITH STADIUM 2700 12th STREET SARASOTA, FL 34237 FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2017 • HAMMOND STADIUM • FT. MYERS, FL BALTIMORE ORIOLES (13-11-2) vs. MINNESOTA TWINS (14-10-1) 7:05 PM ET TONIGHT’S GAME WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC: Two members of the Orioles’ 40-man roster were members of The Orioles and Twins meet for the third the World Baseball Classic Champion Team USA: RHP Mychal Givens and OF Adam of four scheduled games between the Jones…Mexico, featuring LHP Vidal Nuño, was eliminated in Pool D in Jalisco, Mexico…The two clubs this Spring Training…The two Dominican Republic, featuring C Welington Castillo and INF Manny Machado, was eliminated teams played to a 6-6 tie on March 2 at in Pool F in San Diego, CA…Machado was named MVP of Pool C in Miami, FL…The Ed Smith Stadium…The O’s won the Netherlands, featuring INF Jonathan Schoop, was eliminated in the semifinals of the March 12 game against the Twins by a Championship Round in Los Angeles. final score of 8-6 at Hammond HIGH FIVE: Since the beginning of the 2012 season, the Orioles lead all American League clubs Stadium…The finale between the two and rank fourth in Major League Baseball with 444 wins, finishing with a .500 or better record in clubs is scheduled for tomorrow evening each of the last five seasons…In that span, Orioles hitters lead MLB with 1,107 home runs, 94 at Ed Smith Stadium. more than the Toronto Blue Jays (1,013), while committing the fewest number of errors (404). WEDNESDAY’S RESULT POSTSEASON BASEBALL: Last season, the Orioles advanced to postseason play for the third The Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay time over the past five seasons (2012, 2014, and 2016)…The O’s fell to the Toronto Blue Jays in Rays by a final score of 7-4 on the American League Wild Card Game by a final score of 5-2 in 11 innings…It was Baltimore’s second appearance in the AL Wild Card Game (also a 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers in 2012). Wednesday evening at Ed Smith Stadium…Chance Sisco broke a 4-4 tie MLB LAUNCHES HONORARY BAT GIRL CONTEST: The Orioles are teaming up with Major with two outs in the bottom of the eighth League Baseball in support of the ninth annual Honorary Bat Girl Contest – an initiative that inning after slugging a three-run home celebrates the stories of fans who are “going to bat against breast cancer.” All fans 18 and over run, his first of the spring. are encouraged to submit stories and nominate individuals who are “going to bat against breast cancer.” The winner, as chosen by fans, will be honored on the Oriole Park field at the game on TONIGHT’S PITCHERS Friday, May 19, when the Orioles host the Toronto Blue Jays at 7:05 p.m.…The winner will also ORIOLES: RHP Mike Wright, LHP Vidal receive two tickets to the game, a Louisville Slugger Pink Bat engraved with the winner’s name, Nuño, RHP Logan Verrett the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, a commemorative package including a jersey, pink wrist bands and pink decals, and a chance to watch batting practice from the TWINS: RHP Ervin Santana, RHP Matt field…Winning submissions are based on the following criteria: originality, quality of writing, Belisle, LHP Ryan O’Rourke, RHP demonstration of commitment to breast cancer awareness, and public appeal (as determined by Michael Tonkin online fan votes). Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman will again serve as the club’s representative SATURDAY’S PITCHERS and will help to determine the finalists. Gausman’s maternal grandmother passed away after fighting a brave battle with breast cancer. Voting will continue through Wednesday, April 12, at TWINS: RHP Tyler Duffey 4:59 p.m. ET, at www.HonoraryBatGirl.com. ORIOLES: RHP Gabriel Ynoa BACK IN BLACK AND ORANGE: On January 20, the Orioles signed OF Mark Trumbo to a TOMORROW’S SCHEDULE three-year contract…Trumbo led Major League Baseball with 47 home runs last season, tied for the fourth-highest single season home run total in Orioles history…Trumbo was selected to the The Orioles will host the Minnesota 2016 All-Star Game, competed in the Home Run Derby, and was named a 2016 Silver Slugger. Twins at Ed Smith Stadium at 6:05 p.m. The Orioles clubhouse will be open to POWER SURGE: The Orioles have had the Major League home run leader in each of the last credentialed media from 1:00-2:00 p.m. four seasons…INF Chris Davis (53 in 2013), OF Nelson Cruz (40 in 2014), INF Chris Davis (47 in 2015), and OF Mark Trumbo (47 in 2016) each paced all MLB hitters in homers. BIRDLAND SOUTH COACHING STAFF: The Orioles named Roger McDowell as Major League pitching coach and This season marks the eighth for the O’s Alan Mills as Major League bullpen coach on November 22, 2016…Additionally, Howie Clark in Sarasota, and the seventh in was named assistant hitting coach on February 15, 2017…This year will be the third for Scott renovated Ed Smith Stadium…Called Coolbaugh (hitting) and fifth for Bobby Dickerson (third base) and Einar Díaz (coach), while the "Augusta National of Spring Wayne Kirby (first base) and John Russell (bench) return for their seventh years on the Training," the facility features modern coaching staff. amenities, historical architecture, and NON-ROSTER INVITEES: The Orioles currently have nine Spring Training non-roster invitees first-class playing surfaces. still in camp…One catcher: Chance Sisco; four infielders: Robert Andino, Johnny Giavotella, O’s ON THE TUBE Paul Janish, and Chris Johnson; and four outfielders: Pedro Álvarez, Michael Bourn, Chris Dickerson, and Craig Gentry. The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) will broadcast one remaining OFFSEASON ADDITIONS: Since the end of the 2016 season, the Orioles traded for four players Orioles Spring Training game this that are still in camp (LHP Vidal Nuño, OF Seth Smith, RHP Logan Verrett, and RHP Gabriel season on March 30. Ynoa)…The club signed two players as free agents that are still in camp (C Welington Castillo and OF Mark Trumbo), and selected OF Anthony Santander (Cleveland) and OF Aneury O’s ON THE AIR Tavárez (Boston) in the Rule 5 Draft. CBS RADIO’s 105.7 The Fan (WJZ- THE SKIPPER: A three-time Manager of the Year (1994, 2004, 2014), Buck Showalter returns FM), the flagship station of the Orioles for his eighth season as Orioles manager…He has a 1429-1315 (.521) record in 18 seasons as Radio Network, will broadcast three manager of the Yankees (313-268, 1992-95), Diamondbacks (250-236, 1998-2000), Rangers remaining Spring Training games in (319-329, 2003-2006) and Orioles (547-482, August 2010-current)…Showalter’s 1429 career 2017. victories rank 25th all-time and fourth among active managers behind Bruce Bochy (1789), Dusty Baker (1766), and Mike Scioscia (1490)…His 547 wins as Orioles manager are second-most in BREAKDOWN vs. OPPONENTS club history behind only Earl Weaver (1480)…Showalter passed Paul Richards (517) for sole OPP. HOME ROAD TOTAL possession of second place on the Orioles all-time managerial wins list with his 518th career ATL (1) 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 victory as Orioles manager on August 2, 2016, vs. Texas. BOS (4) 1-0-0 0-2-0 1-2-0 DET (4) 0-1-0 2-0-0 2-1-0 SPRING TRAINING IN SARASOTA: In the seven years since the Orioles moved Major League DR-WBC (1) 1-0-0 0-0-0 1-0-0 Spring Training to Sarasota, more than 765,000 fans have enjoyed Orioles games at Ed Smith MIN (4) 0-0-1 1-0-0 1-0-1 Stadium…A recent independent analysis commissioned by Sarasota County Government NYY (3) 0-1-0 1-1-0 1-2-0 concluded that the Orioles generate approximately $89 million in annual economic impact back PHI (4) 2-0-1 0-1-0 2-1-1 to taxpayers and residents…By marketing Sarasota to fans in the Mid-Atlantic region, operating a PIT (6) 2-0-0 1-3-0 3-3-0 year-round athletic training facility, producing entertainment and sporting events, partnering with TB (4) 1-1-0 1-0-0 2-1-0 charitable causes, and hosting and often subsidizing youth sports tournaments and activities, the TOR (3) 1-1-0 0-0-0 1-1-0 TOTAL (33) 7-4-2 6-7-0 13-11-2 Orioles demonstrate an abiding commitment to their Florida home that goes far beyond baseball. For details, visit www.orioles.com/Sarasota. SATURDAY, MARCH 25 SUNDAY, MARCH 26 MONDAY, MARCH 27 TUESDAY, MARCH 28 vs. Minnesota – 6:05 at Toronto – 1:07 vs. Boston – 1:05 at Atlanta – 1:05 MIN starter: RHP Tyler Duffey BAL starter: TBD BOS starter: TBD BAL starter: TBD BAL starter: RHP Gabriel Ynoa TOR starter: TBD BAL starter: TBD ATL starter: TBD CLUBHOUSE OPEN TO MEDIA: CLUBHOUSE OPEN TO MEDIA: CLUBHOUSE OPEN TO MEDIA: CLUBHOUSE OPEN TO MEDIA: 1:00-2:00 p.m., postgame 8:00-9:00 a.m. (Sarasota), postgame 8:00-9:00 a.m., postgame 8:00-9:00 a.m. (Sarasota), postgame Radio: 105.7 The Fan Radio: 105.7 The Fan Radio: 105.7 The Fan TV: ESPN TONIGHT’S STARTING PITCHER BIRDS ON THE BUMP BIRDS ON THE BUMP #59 MIKE WRIGHT RHP #64 JAYSON AQUINO LHP #62 CHRIS LEE LHP Date, Opp IP H R ER BB K Date, Opp IP H R ER BB K CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 2/24 DET 2.0 1 0 0 0 2 2/26 PIT 2.0 2 1 1 0 2 Wright opened his Major League career with a 14.1 innings 2/28 PHI 2.0 0 0 0 1 4 3/3 PIT 3.0 2 1 1 0 2 scoreless streak after 7.1 IP in his Major League debut, May 3/5 PHI 3.0 2 1 1 0 1 3/10 BOS 3.0 1 0 0 1 4 17, 2015 vs.