Yankees vs Orioles Starting Lineups: Key players, starters and more I April 7

On Friday (Apr. 7), the Baltimore Orioles will face off against the New York Yankees in their first home game of the 2023 MLB season. The Orioles are looking to snap their losing streak against the Yankees, who have won the season series against them every year since 2017.

The Orioles have reason to be optimistic, as their offense has been one of the best throughout the first week of the season. However, they face a tough test against the Yankees' strong pitching staff, including Clarke Schmidt and Domingo German.

The Yankees have also been hot at the plate with 11 homers and a top-tier walk rate. They're expected to perform well against the Orioles' starting pitcher, Dean Kremer, who has struggled against them in the past.

Orioles Lineup

1. Cedric Mullins CF
2. Adley Rutschman C
3. Anthony Santander RF
4. Ryan Mountcastle 1B
5. Gunnar Henderson DH
6. Ramon Urias 3B
7. Adam Frazier 2B
8. Austin Hays LF
9. Jorge Mateo SS

Dean Kremer is expected to start for the Orioles for the first time this season.

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Yankees Lineup

1. DJ LeMahieu 3B
2. Aaron Judge CF
3. Anthony Rizzo 1B
4. Giancarlo Stanton DH
5. Gleyber Torres 2B
6. Oswaldo Cabrera LF
7. Jose Trevino C
8. Franchy Cordero RF
9. Anthony Volpe SS

Clarke Schmidt is expected to start for the Yankees.

The new dimensions at Camden Yards have left fans wondering if the ballpark would remain a hitter’s park. However it's yet to be seen how the moved-back fence and raised wall affect the number of home runs expected.

When considering the new changes on the field and the Yankees pitching staff, the series could be a low-scoring affair, with the wall likely to make it tough for right-handed hitters to score home runs.

However, the Orioles will need to maintain their offensive production and consistency from their pitching staff to end their losing streak against the Yankees and continue their good start to the season.

The Orioles have had a solid start to the season with a 3-3 record.

The series will be an important test for both teams early in the season, with both looking to establish themselves as contenders in the competitive AL East division.