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Orioles’ Rutschman scratched with lower back discomfort

Aug 14, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) stands on the field during the middle of the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

BALTIMORE-Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was removed from the lineup just before the start of Friday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox with lower back discomfort.

Rutschman was set to lead off and catch. He was replaced in the lineup by James McCann. The All-Star catcher is batting .267 with 17 home runs and 69 RBIs.

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Rich Dubroff

Rich Dubroff grew up in Brooklyn as a fan of New York teams, but after he moved to Baltimore, quickly adopted the Orioles and Colts. After nearly two decades as a freelancer assisting on Orioles coverage for several outlets, principally The Capital in Annapolis and The Carroll County Times, Dubroff began covering the team fulltime in 2011. He spent five years at Comcast SportsNet’s website and for the last two seasons, wrote for PressBoxonline.com, Dubroff lives in Baltimore with his wife of more than 30 years, Susan.

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August 16, 2024

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