Catch the Orioles home opener pre-game special on WJZ 13 at 2 p.m., hosted by WJZ?s Denise Koch, Sally Thorner and Kai Jackson, live from Camden Yards. Stay tuned to Channel 13 for the home-opener game when the Orioles take on the Detroit Tigers at 3 p.m.
Cal Ripken Jr. will throw out the first pitch today, the first appearance the former Orioles star has made at Camden Yards since he was inducted into Hall of Fame.
The team also will pay tribute to former employees who passed away in the past year, including manager Hank Bauer, pitchers Steve Barber and Pat Dobson, outreach director Shannon Obaker and former mailroom manager Eddie Ridgely.
Players will wear black bracelets with orange seams bearing Obaker?s initials during the game.
Gates will open to fans at noon.
