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Orioles notes: Craig Gentry heating up at plate as string of left-handed starters looms

, as a spare outfielder whose career has been revived by the Orioles after years of health problems, likely isn't picky as to when hot streaks like the one he's enjoying come around.

But as the Orioles embark on a stretch of three games in four days against left-handed starting pitching, having the right-handed hitting Gentry at the bottom of their lineup is only an added benefit to a lineup that's been among the game's best in the second half of the season.

"I think Craig's always had that ability," manager Buck Showalter said.