Tue 7/12/11 12:39 PM

Jeremy Guthrie is expected to start Thursday in the second-half opener against the Indians. He pitched in relief of starter Mitch Atkins on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and two walks in 3 1/3 innings of Baltimore's 8-6 loss in Boston. Guthrie entered the All-Star break with a 4.18 ERA and 1.33 WHIP.