Friday night Orioles game thread: at Cleveland, 6:10 pm

TL;DR

The Baltimore Orioles face the Cleveland Guardians tonight at 6:10 PM, aiming to even the series after avoiding a no-hitter. Chris Bassitt will pitch for the Orioles, while Tanner Bibee starts for the Guardians.

Key points

Orioles aim to even the series after avoiding a no-hitter
Chris Bassitt starting for the Orioles
Tanner Bibee has a 6.38 ERA

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 16: Second baseman Jeremiah Jackson #82 of the Baltimore Orioles comes up short on a ground ball hit by Brayan Rocchio of the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at Progressive Field on April 16, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Orioles will look to even the series tonight after avoiding being no-hit on Thursday. Gunnar Henderson will lead off and play shortstop with left fielder Taylor Ward batting second. Pete Alonso will bat third, and designated hitter Dylan Beavers will bat clean up. Baltimore has struggled to fill the clean up spot with Adley Rutschman sidelined. Beavers, who has been under the weather of late, will get the nod against right-handed pitcher Tanner Bibee. will catch and bat fifth after just missing a game-tying single last night. and will complete the outfield with Taveras playing center. will return to third base, and Jeremiah Jackson will round out the order at second. will look to earn his first win in an Orioles uniform. Bassitt limited to one run over 4.2 frames his last time out. Bibee enters the game 0-2 with a 6.38 ERA. **Orioles lineup:**

Q&A

What time does the Orioles game against the Guardians start?

The Orioles game against the Guardians starts at 6:10 PM.

Who is starting for the Orioles in tonight's game?

Chris Bassitt is starting for the Orioles in tonight's game.

What is Tanner Bibee's ERA heading into the game against the Orioles?

Tanner Bibee enters the game with a 6.38 ERA.