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Yankees Aim for Sweep, Jones Slips in Lineup
21 Aug
Summary
- Gerrit Cole starts for Yankees' series sweep attempt.
- Spencer Jones moved down in the batting order.
- Orioles aim for a win after dropping first two games.
The New York Yankees are set to conclude their three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Having won the first two games, the Yankees are aiming for a sweep, with right-hander Gerrit Cole scheduled to pitch.
Cole enters the game with a 6-6 record and a 3.22 ERA in 86.2 innings pitched across 15 starts this season. The Yankees currently hold a 71-55 record and are 4.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East, having won six of their last ten contests.
Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles have also revealed their starting lineup for the series finale. Following losses in the first two games, the Orioles' record stands at 61-66. They have a 5-5 record in their last ten games and are trailing by 1.5 games for the final Wild Card spot in the American League.
In a notable lineup adjustment, Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones has been moved to the seventh spot in the batting order for Thursday's game. This follows a recent slump where Jones has struggled offensively over his last 15 games, batting .151 with a .469 OPS, despite earlier hot streaks.
