Atlanta Braves at Baltimore Orioles

Hello there baseball fans. This is Jason Dill, and I'll be blogging today from Ed Smith Stadium in North Sarasota as the Atlanta Braves visit the Baltimore Orioles.

A couple players for the Braves with local connections make the today's starting lineup, including Bradenton native Tyler Pastornicky, who is expected to contend for the starting shortstop role when the regular season begins.

Here's today's lineup:

Atlanta Braves

1. Luis Durango, CF
2. Martin Prado, 2B
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Eric Hinske, LF
5. David Ross, C
6. Jason Heyward, RF
7. Joey Terdoslavich, 3B (Sarasota High alum)
8. Evan Gattis, DH
9. Tyler Pastornicky, SS (IMG Academies alum)

SP: Mike Minor

Baltimore Orioles

1. Nolan Reimold, LF
2. J.J. Hardy, SS
3. Adam Jones, CF
4. Matt Wieters, C
5. Mark Reynolds, 3B
6. Wilson Betemit, 1B
7. Jai Miller, RF
8. Ryan Adams, DH
9. Robert Andino, 2B

SP: Jason Hammel


First pitch is about 20 minutes away. Check back here for updates throughout the day.