There finally is some buzz around the Baltimore Orioles again, with the combination of recent success and the arrival of new prospects creating interest.

How that holds up against the Houston Astros will be determined beginning Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series in Baltimore.

There will be much-anticipated home debuts for outfielder Dylan Beavers and catcher Samuel Basallo, a pair of players who reached the major leagues during the Orioles' recent road trip. Basallo, 21, racked up five RBIs across three games and batted .300.

"I've had this really good ability to put the bat on the ball ever since I was a little kid," Basallo said. "So I think that's something I've taken a lot of pride in, being able to put the bat on the ball."

Beavers batted .286 across four games, wi

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