Michael Pineda starts as Twins seek to extend win streak over Orioles to 17 games

BALTIMORE — The Twins have beaten the Orioles 16 consecutive times, and Baltimore has lost 14 straight games entering today's meeting (6:05 p.m., BSN) at Camden Yards.

The Orioles lost 21 in a row to start the 1988 season, setting a team record for futility. The 14 consecutive losses is second in team history.

Michael Pineda (3-2, 2.62 ERA) pitches tonight for the Twins against Orioles lefthander Bruce Zimmermann (2-3, 5.15).

The Twins' original lineup had Rob Refsnyder, who ran into the center field wall chasing a home run Monday, in center, but he was a late scratch. Willians Astudillo will play right field tonight, with Kyle Garlick moving to center. Refsnyder's injury is a sore quad.

A foot injury will keep Trevor Larnach out of the starting lineup again, although he could play off the bench if necessary.

TWINS LINEUP

Kyle Garlick, CF

Nelson Cruz, DH

Mitch Garver, C

Alex Kirilloff, LF

Jorge Polanco, 2B

Miguel Sanó, 1B

Andrelton Simmons, SS

ORIOLES LINEUP

Cedric Mullins, CF

Trey Mancini, DH

Anthony Santander, RF

DJ Stewart. LF

Ryan Mountcastle, 1B

Maikel Franco, 3B

Stevie Wilkerson, 2B