Cardinals adjust lineup for series finale against Orioles, Baez returns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals are set to play the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, aiming to end a five-game losing streak. Rookie outfielder Joshua Baez, who was not in the lineup for the previous game against the Orioles, returns to bat fifth and play left field. In his brief time with the Cardinals, Baez has recorded four home runs and nine RBI over 12 games, although he struggled at the plate with a.146 batting average. The Cardinals have made lineup adjustments, with Bryan Torres not starting against Baltimore. The game is ongoing.
- •Cardinals face the Orioles on Thursday after five consecutive losses.
- •Joshua Baez returns to the lineup, batting fifth and playing LF.
- •Baez has hit four home runs in 12 games with the Cardinals.
- •Bryan Torres will not start against the Orioles.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Announce Sudden Joshua Baez News vs. Orioles
"The St. Louis Cardinals are back on the field on Thursday to face the Baltimore Orioles. They will be looking to put together a bounce-back game, as they have lost each of their last five games.The Cardinals will be making some alterations to their lineup for their game against the Orioles. This includes with exciting […] The post St. Louis Cardinals Announce Sudden Joshua Baez News vs. Orioles appeared first on HEAVY.
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