Baltimore Orioles face Colorado Rockies in series opener at Coors Field

The Baltimore Orioles travel to Coors Field to open a series against the Colorado Rockies. Baltimore enters the matchup within one game of the final American League Wild Card spot, buoyed by a recent surge of 31 home runs across their previous 18 games. Left-handed pitcher Cade Povich earns the start for the Orioles, replacing right-hander Anthony Nunez on the active roster. Colorado counters with right-handed pitcher Tanner Gordon, who holds an 8.65 ERA in limited major league action. The Orioles maintain a lineup heavy on left-handed hitters to oppose the Colorado starter, including Jackson Holliday, Gunnar Henderson, and Dylan Beavers. Samuel Basallo returns to the starting catcher position for Baltimore following a recent hand injury.

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