Orioles Celebrate 98 Rock Night Against Athletics at Camden Yards

BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore Orioles host the Oakland Athletics tonight for 98 Rock Night at Camden Yards. This evening marks the start of a three-game series between the two teams, who currently linger at the bottom of their respective divisions.

98 Rock, a local radio station, will bring added excitement to the event, with hosts involved in various activities. Kirk McEwen, the station’s afternoon show host, is set to sing the national anthem, while others will partake in the popular hot dog races and make guest appearances in the splash zone.

The atmosphere promises to be lively, especially as weather conditions are ideal for a night at the ballpark. However, the Orioles have recently faced numerous challenges, particularly with injuries. Oufielder Colton Cowser has been placed on the seven-day concussion injured list, and Tyler O'Neill is sidelined for ten days due to a wrist injury.

To address the depth issues caused by these injuries, the team has signed outfielder Greg Allen, a seasoned player with experience from the Yankees, Pirates, Padres, and Guardians. This strategic move is part of interim manager Tony Mansolino‘s ongoing effort to adapt to the evolving roster.

Mansolino, drawing from his prior experience as a minor league manager, expressed how those challenges have better prepared him for managing today’s roster fluctuations. ‘When you’re a young manager in the minor leagues and things don’t go your way, you don’t handle it very well. As you make those mistakes, you learn how to handle these situations a lot better,’ he said.

The match-up tonight showcases two last-place teams, both sitting 29.5 games out of first place. Despite this, the Orioles’ return home for the first time since the trade deadline aims to provide fans with an entertaining experience, even amid a restructured team.

With 98 Rock’s involvement, tonight’s game is expected to be fun-filled despite the teams’ challenges. The game starts at 7:05 PM EDT.