The Baltimore Orioles have a message for the thousands of fans temporarily blocked from leaving Saturday night’s game due to fears of riots outside Camden Yards in reaction to the death of unarmed Freddie Gray while in police custody:
Thanks ‘Hon.
Orioles COO John Angelos offers eye-opening perspective on Baltimore protests http://t.co/NdbuzseccO via @forthewin
Peter Angelos nails it!
— Septimius Severus (@apesnbears) April 27, 2015
In a message just emailed to ticket holders, the Orioles said they will provide complimentary tickets for a future game.
Baltimore mayor, cops tell Orioles fans at tonight’s game not to leave the ballpark due to protests outside: http://t.co/xctC6bi6FC
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) April 26, 2015
The delay didn’t last long, but came as rain began to fall and as the Orioles and Boston Red Sox were locked 3-3. The O’s eventually won 4-3.
Police everywhere downtown Baltimore but no real protest action pic.twitter.com/8EFYSjXfuT
— Paul Bedard (@SecretsBedard) April 26, 2015
The city experienced some minor violence Saturday after a march in memory of Gray and, as the game ended, hundreds of police dressed in riot gear were dispersed throughout downtown Baltimore and near the stadium.
Notice from Orioles about Saturday’s tickets
Thank you for purchasing tickets to attend the Orioles vs. Red Sox game at Oriole Park on Saturday, April 25. We recognize that many of you may not have had the premier Oriole Park experience that we strive to achieve. For this reason, please accept our offer of complimentary tickets to return to Oriole Park later this season.
In the coming days, you will receive an email with instructions on how to redeem your tickets for a future Orioles game. And if you had friends or family at the game who did not purchase their tickets online, we will have instructions to share as to how those fans can also redeem this offer.
Thank you for your continued support.
Paul Bedard, the Washington Examiner’s “Washington Secrets” columnist, can be contacted at [email protected].
