Ed Smith Stadium Opens with Fireworks

7, 497, a stadium record, attended the Baltimore Orioles Grapefruit League Home Opener today and the debut of the newly renovated Ed Smith Stadium. The Birds started the offensive fireworks early and the continued long throughout the game as the O's went on to a 12-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Nick Markakis hit two home runs and collected four RBIs in his four innings of work. Star Vlad Guerrero started off with a bang, hitting his first home run as an Oriole in the first inning of today's ball game. Also homering for the Birds of Baltimore were Centerfielder Adam Jones and Catcher/Utility man Jake Fox. In addition to great offense, Starter Jeremy Guthrie retired all 6 batters he faced in his quick 2 innings of work. The O's look to be off to a great start this spring. Stay tuned for more.