Orioles statement on netting at Oriole Park

By Josh Land

Orioles

August 29, 2019, 11:14am

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The Orioles released the following statement this afternoon:

"In a continuing effort to create the most fan and family-friendly atmosphere in sports, this week at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, crews are extending protective netting at the same height of the existing backstop netting down each foul line to near each foul pole. The Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority, in conjunction with Populous and other experts in the field, researched all available options and performed due diligence to determine that this is the best and safest option for Oriole Park. The extended and raised protective netting will be in place prior to the club's next home game on September 5 against the Texas Rangers.

"The Orioles will also extend protective netting to near the foul poles at Ed Smith Stadium, the Orioles' year-round training complex in Sarasota, Fla., by the start of 2020 Spring Training.

"The safety and security of our fans is of the utmost importance to the Orioles as we continue cultivating a fun, fan-friendly, and affordable experience for everyone to safely enjoy Orioles Baseball."