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BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles enjoy playing at home, and theyre hoping for more success at Camden Yards when they take on the Boston Red Sox in the finale of their two-game series on Wednesday.Both teams come into the game deadlocked at 66-52, tied for second in the American League East, one game behind Toronto (68-52).The Orioles will play 24 of their final 44 games at home -- where they have a 39-18 record after Tuesdays 5-3 loss to Boston. Third baseman Manny Machado said the Orioles -- who just came off of a 10-game road trip to Chicago, Oakland and San Francisco -- are glad to be back home.Were just trying to take it day-by-day, Machado said. We have the greatest fans in the world. We feed off of that. That takes us to another level.Chris Tillman was supposed to start for Baltimore, but after Tuesdays game, manager Buck Showalter said the Orioles are going to push him back to at least Saturday due to some shoulder issues.A lot of things most starting pitchers go through, especially in August, Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. But thats why I had pushed everybody back a day, (to) give everybody some time.Instead, rookie right-hander Dylan Bundy (6-3, 2.93) will make his seventh start. Hes been spectacular in five of his six starts, and the hard-hitting Red Sox could give him a test.David Price (10-8, 4.29) is set to start for the Red Sox. Price gave up three runs on 10 hits in a 9-4 victory over Arizona last Friday. That ended a stretch of five starts without a victory for the veteran left-hander.The Red Sox have just started a long 11-game road trip, but even manager John Farrell said Oriole Park is a good place to play.This is a great ballpark, Farrell said of Camden Yards. When the weather is warm, its a very good hitters ballpark.The Red Sox are hoping for some better luck with injuries Wednesday as two members of Tuesdays starting lineup were hurt.Third baseman Aaron Hill (right forearm tightness) was in the original starting lineup but Brock Holt replaced him before the game. Starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez left after four no-hit innings -- plus two pitches in the fifth -- due to left hamstring tightness.Farrell said they think they caught Rodriguezs problems early, and if everything works out all right, the left-hander might not have to miss a start. But the skipper said theyll have a better idea about things on Wednesday.Boston also was again missing Hanley Ramirez, whos been on the bereavement list since Monday. Farrell said he will re-join the Red Sox on Thursday in Detroit.The Red Sox need to get used to the road games since theyll be playing 28 of their final 44 games on the road. Farrell said his team knows what the situation is in the tight three-team race in the American League East.We all are well aware of what is at stake, where we are in the standings and who is around us, Farrell said. We had guys step up in key moments (on Tuesday).Theyll be hoping for more of the same Wednesday versus one of the best home teams in baseball. Nike SB Canada Outlet . -- Josh Sterk scored once and set up two more as the Oshawa Generals edged the visiting Belleville Bulls 3-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Nike SB Shoes Canada . The 29-year-old Baines has established himself as one of the top attacking full backs in the country and was the subject of two bids from United during the last off-season. 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Wholesale Nike SB Canada .C. -- Calgarys Kevin Koe did it the hard way again.Rafa Benitez has been appointed as Newcastle manager on a three-year deal, saying he has committed to a legendary English club. Benitez, who arrived on Tyneside early on Friday afternoon, was announced just three hours after Steve McClarens sacking on Friday morning.After a brief meeting at St James Park, Benitez left for Newcastles Darsley Park training ground to meet with club staff and took his first training session with the players. It is thought Benitez will take training on both Saturday and Sunday and could be in the dugout for Newcastles Monday Night Football clash at Premier League leaders Leicester City.Sky Sports News HQ understands Benitez, who has been without a club since being sacked by Real Madrid in January, has an opt-out clause in his contract if the club is relegated.I have the pleasure to confirm I have committed to a legendary English club, said Benitez in a club statement. With the massive challenge of remaining part of the Premier League.It will be a challenge not just for me and my staff but for the players, the club and the fans. Five games which cost McClaren Newcastle sack Steve McClaren: Five games which cost him his job All of us must push together in the same direction and with the same target in mind. This is the reason why Im going to ask for your total support to successfully complete this task.Personally, it means my return to the Premier League, closer to my home and my family. I cant be happier. Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink says Rafa Benitez will bring experience to Newcastle Cmon Toon Army! The club and I need your total involvement!The former Liverpool and Chelsea boss will be joined by Fabio Pecchia, Francisco de Míguel Moreno and Antonio Gómez Pérez, who will join existing coaches Ian Cathro and Simon Smith to form Benitezs coaching team. The relegation run-in Premier League relegation battle: Newcastle, Sunderland, Norwich and Aston Villas run-ins analysed Paul Simpson, Alessandro Schoenmaker and Steve Black have all left club with immediate effect. Steve McClaren was sacked on Friday morning Managing Director Lee Charnley added: I am very pleased to welcome Rafa Benitez to the club. In Rafa we have, without doubt, secured the services of one of Europes top managers.He has managed some of the most successful teams at the very highest level of the game and we are proud to now have him as our manager.dddddddddddd. Rafas ups and downs Rafael Benitez to Newcastle? Ups and downs of the Spanish manager Our sole focus now is to give our full support to Rafa, his coaching team and the players in order to secure our status in the Premier League. Whats wrong at Newcastle? Whats going wrong at Newcastle? The problems which cost Steve McClaren I would like to place on record my sincere thanks to Paul Simpson, Alessandro Schoenmaker and Steve Black for their service to the Club.McClaren was sacked by Newcastle after just nine months at the club which saw him win just six games in 28 Premier League outings and leave the club 19th in the table, one point adrift of safety. Paul Merson says the way Newcastle United have sacked Steve McClaren is poor and disrespectful Benitez becomes Newcastles eighth permanent manager in 12 years and their second foreign coach in the Premier League following Ruud Gullits spell in charge in 1998-99.The Spaniard has won 12 trophies, including two La Liga titles with Valencia and the Champions League with Liverpool during a distinguished career. Keith Downie gets reaction from fans as Rafa Benitez takes over at Newcastle Also See: Five games which cost McClaren McClaren in quotes Whats wrong at Newcastle? Rafas ups and downs ' ' '