masn-baseballs-orioles.jpgMark Trumbo is serving as the designated hitter tonight as the Orioles close out their brief homestand against the Blue Jays. Slumping Pedro Alvarez is on the bench against Toronto right-hander Marco Estrada.
Nolan Reimold is in right field.

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is one of only two players in the last 50 seasons (1967-2016) to make his major league debut on opening day and reach base in his team’s first 13 games. The most recent players to do it were…

Mark Trumbo is serving as the designated hitter tonight as the Orioles close out their brief homestand against the Blue Jays. Slumping Pedro Alvarez is on the bench against Toronto right-hander Marco Estrada.

Nolan Reimold is in right field.

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According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Rule 5 pick Joey Rickard is one of only two players in the last 50 seasons (1967-2016) to make his major league debut on opening day and reach base in his team’s first 13 games. The most recent players to do it were Rockies infielder Jason Bates (17 games in 1995) and Red Sox first baseman George Scott (26 games in 1966).

Before last night, the last walk-off win in the majors on a passed ball came against the Orioles on Sept. 6, 2014 at Tropicana Field.

For the Orioles
Joey Rickard LF
Manny Machado 3B
Adam Jones CF
Chris Davis 1B
Mark Trumbo DH
Matt Wieters C
J.J. Hardy SS
Jonathan Schoop 2B
Nolan Reimold RF

Chris Tillman RHP

A reminder that the Orioles are hosting a special Catch on the Field opportunity for parents and their children on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The Mother’s Day Catch on the Field will take place on Sunday, May 8, prior to the 1:35 p.m. game against the Athletics. The Father’s Day Catch on the Field will be on Sunday, June 19, prior to the 1:35 p.m. game against the Blue Jays.

Beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, fans may purchase one of two ticket packages that include a pair of tickets for the Mother’s Day game and a 25-minute pregame session of catch on the field. Father’s Day packages will go on sale at 11 a.m. on May 10. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Baltimore Orioles Charitable Foundation.

The Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Catch on the Field packages are available for $200 ($100 for each additional participant) per game and include two left field lower box tickets (sections 82-84), the opportunity to play catch on the field for two participants, two soft baseballs and a donation to the Orioles Charitable Foundation. An upgraded Catch on the Field Package is available for $250 ($125 for each additional participant) and includes two field box tickets (sections 56-58), as well as the opportunity to play catch on the field for two participants, two soft baseballs, and a donation to the Orioles Charitable Foundation.

Fans are advised that availability is limited and the events are expected to sell out. To purchase, they should visit orioles.com/catch. Additional online fees apply.

Registration on May 8, for the Mother’s Day package and on June 19, for the Father’s Day package will take place from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Schaefer Circle outside of Home Plate Plaza, located on the southwest corner of the ballpark between Gates D & E. Participants must check in 15 minutes prior to their session.

In the event of inclement weather, a makeup date will be determined. Upon completing a purchase transaction, an information packet will be mailed and will include tickets, important information and a waiver of liability which must be completed by each participant.