On Wednesday afternoon, the Orioles made history by playing a ballgame closed to the public. The decision was made in response to the Baltimore riots.
The show must go on. The Birds beat the White Sox 8-2 in front of an empty stadium. It's the first time there have been zero fans in attendance for a Major League Baseball game. Check out all behind-the-scenes looks of the historical game at Camden Yards.
Be a part of baseball history. Join @JimOriolesTV and Rick for "O's Xtra" up next on MASN! #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/3YGaZzlVfO
-- Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 29, 2015
Twenty minutes until first pitch. #Orioles pic.twitter.com/nDoS3eSVuY
-- Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 29, 2015
No fans? No problem! @McGrattan17 still signs autographs and waves to the stands! #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/BlwX1jFFtF
-- Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 29, 2015
#Orioles Faithful gathering to cheer on their squad. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/nCYQiHkUCE
-- Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 29, 2015
Here's your anthem "OHHH," Birdland! #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/CVTr9KpXvZ
-- Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 29, 2015
Yup, @masnRoch, @CrushD19's 3-run homer landed on Eutaw St. And there it remains. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/MaSEbxx9xa
-- Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 29, 2015
Seventh-inning stretch on Eutaw Street. #Orioles pic.twitter.com/zo4Dq0Z3EU
-- Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 29, 2015
Take a bow, @McGrattan17! The #Orioles take an 8-2 lead to the eighth inning on MASN. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/KOrRHlRbDf
-- Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 29, 2015
#WhiteSox Johnson says empty stadium's "just not how baseball is (supposed) to be played." http://t.co/en4K9bRarg pic.twitter.com/fymG0gDTpv
-- Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 29, 2015