Game 114 Thread. August 8, 2023, 6:05 CT. Astros @ Orioles

For more on this game and the series with the first-place Orioles, check out Kevin’s analysis HERE. And for a fascinating comparison between the developmental paths taken by each franchise, check out Blitzer’s post HERE.

Here are the lineups. Diaz is in at DH. But the newest Astro, Jon Singleton, is riding the bench. Give him a chance Dusty. It’s a redemption story made for Hollywood.

But then again, the Natural didn’t get to play at first, either.