Orioles fans excited for return of baseball, optimistic for deep postseason run
Fan excitement in and around Camden Yards Monday for the Baltimore Orioles' home opener felt electric, with baseball officially back in Charm City.
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Fan excitement in and around Camden Yards Monday for the Baltimore Orioles' home opener felt electric, with baseball officially back in Charm City.
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