Orioles Fans Pack Local Businesses To Watch The Birds Fly On Flat Screens
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—Orioles fever was in full swing across the town. Restaurants and bars packed it in for game two.
Rick Ritter was with them every step of the way for the nail-biter.
Hundreds of fans packed High Tops in Timonium for game two.
It doesn't matter if first pitch is at noon or five o'clock - all eyes are the on the O's.
All eyes are on every big screen all over town as O's fever storms through the entire region.
"From every single college in Maryland down to the counties, it's insane," said Howard Rollins, fan.
"Last time we got to see something like this I was 9/10 years old," said Michelle Anderson, fan.
Work on a Friday? Not during the playoffs.
"Not much work going on," said Brad Stone, fan. "I figured why not? It doesn't happen that many years. Why not get off early and watch the good game?"
Over at Kooper's Tavern, it's the game day routine with only one channel on.
"Energy is there. Everyone is really excited. We got game day specials, drink specials," said Jacob Snyder, Kooper's manager.
At the Double T Diner, cheers are heard from miles away.
"I've been an O's fan my whole entire life," said Sherry, fan.
Even though the series shifts to Detroit for game 3, O's fans say they're far from worried.
"I got a good feeling about it. I got a good feeling, we're going to win," Rollins said.
So keep your orange close by and get your game face on.
"The excitement around town is electric," said Jacob.
O's fans are just getting warmed up for what they hope is a magical October.
"We get past this, we might be golden," Stone said.
Game three is Sunday in Detroit.
O's fans say no matter what, they'll be watching.
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