Friday night brings a pivotal matchup as the Baltimore Orioles aim to level their series against the Cleveland Guardians. First pitch is set for 6:10 PM, with veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt taking the mound for the O's, looking to secure his first win in orange and black.

After narrowly avoiding a no-hitter on Thursday, the Orioles' lineup gets a key adjustment. Gunnar Henderson sets the table from the leadoff spot at shortstop, followed by Taylor Ward in left field. The heart of the order sees Pete Alonso batting third, while Dylan Beavers steps into the crucial cleanup role against Cleveland's starter, righty Tanner Bibee.

Filling the void left by the injured Adley Rutschman has been a challenge, and tonight the task falls to Beavers, who is battling through illness. Behind the plate, Samuel Basallo bats fifth, hoping to build on a strong performance that nearly tied Thursday's game. The outfield features Leody Taveras in center and Colton Cowser, while Coby Mayo returns to third base and Jeremiah Jackson rounds out the order at second.

On the mound, Chris Bassitt brings momentum from his last outing, where he held the San Francisco Giants to just one run over 4.2 innings. He'll look to provide length and stability against a Cleveland lineup as the Orioles fight to even the series and build positive momentum.