PT TODAY: BAL juggles lineup, puts Jones at leadoff

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Orioles | Adam Jones delivers from leadoff spot
Baltimore Orioles OF Adam Jones hit leadoff for the first time this year and went 3-for-5 with a run scored in a 6-4 win over the Cleveland Indians Friday, May 27.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: After losing a three-game series in Houston, BAL decided to make a change at the top of the order and insert Jones in the leadoff spot with Hyun-Soo Kim batting second. Jones is a curious choice as he has not hit leadoff in more than six years, probably somewhat related to his career 5% bb% and .293 OBA. However, pitchers might be figuring out Joey Rickard,...

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