Monday night Orioles game thread: vs. Athletics, 6:35

Kyle Gibson makes his home debut for the Orioles tonight, seeking his third win of the year.The Orioles’ opening series at Camden Yards against the Yankees drew crowds of 45,017, 30,561, and 29,221 this past weekend, an average of about 35,000 per game.

Now the O’s welcome in the lowly Athletics to resume their homestand. Be honest: what are the odds that these four games even combine for 35,000 fans?

A midweek April series against a non-divisional opponent that is currently tied for the worst record in baseball? Yeah, I don’t think the fans are going to be turning out in droves.

Still, the O’s are trying to do what they can to boost attendace. Tonight, for the first time ever, first pitch is…