Orioles game Saturday vs. Mariners at Camden Yards delayed because of rain

Horse races occur rain or shine. Baseball games don’t.

The start of the Orioles’ game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, scheduled for 4:05 p.m., has been delayed because of the potential for inclement weather.

The rainy weather in Baltimore this weekend isn’t expected to impact the ability of the Orioles and Mariners to play Saturday’s game and the delay could be a short one. If Saturday’s game does need to be postponed, it would be the second Orioles contest this week to be pushed back. Tuesday’s game versus the Toronto Blue Jays was postponed to create a traditional doubleheader on Monday, July 29.

Baltimore (28-14) defeated Seattle (24-21) in Friday’s series opener behind a five-run first inning to give left-hander John Means his first win at Camden Yards since April 2021. The victory extended the Orioles’ American League-best sweepless streak to 106 regular-season series, moving Baltimore into third place on MLB’s all-time list.

Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez came off the 15-day injured list Saturday morning to start the contest with right-hander Luis Castillo going for the Mariners. Orioles ace Corbin Burnes is scheduled to pitch Sunday opposite right-hander George Kirby. Baltimore begins a seven-game road trip in St. Louis and Chicago next week.

Saturday’s lineup features Austin Hays’ first start back off the IL and slumping Cedric Mullins next to him in center field. Here’s Baltimore’s lineup:

1. Gunnar Henderson, SS
2. Adley Rutschman, C
3. Ryan O’Hearn, 1B
4. Anthony Santander, DH
5. Jordan Westburg, 3B
6. Colton Cowser, RF
7. Austin Hays, LF
8. Cedric Mullins, CF
9. Jorge Mateo, 2B

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