The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.
Game Details
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CT
Location: Ed Smith Stadium (Sarasota, Florida)
Astros starting pitcher: Colton Gordon (LHP)
How to Tune In
Local TV: Space City Home Network
Radio: KBME 790 AM / 94.5 FM HD-2
Astros Starting Lineup
- Joey Loperfido (L) RF
2. Brice Matthews (R) 2B
3. Joseph Sullivan (L) CF
4. Jack Winkler (R) 3B
5. Lucas Spence (L) LF
6. Ethan Frey (R) DH
7. CJ Alexander (L) 1B
8. Riley Unroe (S) SS
9. César Salazar (L) C
SP: Colton Gordon (LHP)
Orioles Starting Lineup
- Colton Cowser (L) CF
2. Taylor Ward (R) LF
3. Adley Rutschman (S) C
4. Ryan Mountcastle (R) 1B
5. Pete Alonso (R) DH
6. Blaze Alexander (R) SS
7. Heston Kjerstad (L) RF
8. Coby Mayo (R) 3B
9. Thairo Estrada (R) 2B
SP: Shane Baz (RHP)
Notes
Left-hander Colton Gordon makes his third appearance of the spring for Houston as the Astros continue Grapefruit League play against Baltimore. The lineup features several young players getting extended looks in camp, including Brice Matthews, Ethan Frey, and César Salazar. Baltimore counters with right-hander Shane Baz and a lineup anchored by Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle, and newly acquired slugger Pete Alonso.
