Latest update on Orioles-White Sox game

By Roch Kubatko

Orioles

April 28, 2015, 6:47am

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The Orioles are hoping to play today's game against the White Sox with a 4 p.m. first pitch at Camden Yards, but a final decision is pending.

The 10 p.m. curfew that begins tonight eliminated the possibility of playing at 7:05 p.m. The Orioles are examing all the possibilities, including another postponement and relocating to a different venue.

Baseballs generic.jpg The Orioles have been in steady contact with Major League Baseball and city and state officials to determine the best course of action. It would seem that the chances of playing in a neutral ballpark grow slimmer as time passes this morning.

As one team official stated, the Orioles must prepare as though they are playing the next few days, no matter the outcome. But they're trying to do what's best for everyone concerned.

Last night's series opener was postponed due to the rioting that following Freddie Gray's funeral in Baltimore. The announcement came less than an hour before first pitch as sirens blared in the background and helicopters hovered over the balllpark.

The Orioles still have night games slated for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. They're off Thursday and have a 1:35 p.m. starting time on Sunday.

Approximately 2,000 National Guard and police are staged in the Camden Yards lots.