You wanted to see Camden Yards sold out, well you got it. The Nationals at Orioles three game series drew a combined crowd of 133,983 between Friday-Sunday. That total surpasses their previous season high, 132,337, when the Phillies fans invaded for a three game set.
I didn’t get a chance to make it out to the Yard myself, but it sure seemed like the Orioles fans were much more well represented during this series compared to the Philadelphia series. Although Bob Carpenter might tell you that OPACY turned into #Natitude Park.
Agree to disagree.
Both Orioles and Nationals fans will downplay this matchup and tell you it’s not a rivalry. Go hop on Twitter during the games though and read the trash talk between the fan bases. They’re both getting fired up and the better the two teams are the more heated this local rivalry will become.
This is why interleague baseball games will be played all season long in 2013. Whether you like it or not, it makes money and it’s here to stay.
I was there Friday night and it was ANYTHING BUT Natitude. I am frequently critical of my fellow O’s fans, but I can tell you the numbers were 95/5 O’s fans to Nats fans.
I remember when Camden Yards opened in 1992. The O’s were good that year and the place was full every night. Great to see a packed house in what is still the best ballpark in baseball. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years. I still miss Memorial, as I think most older O’s fans do, but it would have been hard to top the Yard–especially when it’s full of the town faithful.
Im with ya, Kurt. Hoping the magic doesn’t end any time soon but enjoying each game as they come.
Die Hard Nats fan here. Just moved to Baltimore. It gives me great joy to see both the Nats and the Birds doing so well this year, and playing to full parks! Now that I’m close, I’m sure I’ll be visiting the Yards. I can have a favorite American League team, right? Here’s hoping that the O’s and the Nats will meet again this year 😉 Unrealistic I know, but hey, it would be great!
…we can only hope, Dwight. We can only hope…