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Thousands Packed Orioles Park For Opening Day

BALTIMORE (WJZ)--  Thousands packed Camden Yards on Friday to welcome home the 2014 AL East Champs.

Christie Ileto has more on the excitement

Overcast and a loss at home  didn't dampen fan excitement. Crowds of O's fans showed up and showed out for their team.

The lines are long and the crowds are pumped.

READ: Blue Jays Beat Orioles 12-5 In Home Opener

"We love Opening Day we come every year! it's a tradition," said one fan.

The Oriole's Home Opener is a right of swing, even for the youngest fans.

As usual Opening Day is sold out--sea of orange sweeps through Camden Yards.

"Manny is back and he's my favorite player," Cindy said.

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The weather is damp, the score, not so hot. But fans care about one thing—to see if they can go back and do it again.

Up Next: Game 2 vs. the Blue Jays, first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

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