The Orioles have called Baltimore home since 1954, with Camden Yards as their home stadium since 1992. But the city and Oriole Park have never experienced a home opener like Wednesday’s.
Before the Orioles faced the New York Yankees in their first home game of 2020, the coronavirus pandemic delayed the season’s start by four months and reduced the traditional 162-game marathon to 60 games, two of which the Orioles already will need to reschedule after an outbreak on the Miami Marlins’ roster sent their schedule into disarray.
The virus’ continuous spread throughout the country is likely to keep fans out of ballparks throughout the season.