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Orioles Fan Appreciation Weekend Begins Friday

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Fan Appreciation Weekend for the Orioles has arrived. Friday, September 23, through Sunday, September 25, when the Orioles host the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final three-game series of the 2016 regular season, fans can look forward to exclusive giveaways, fireworks, and other opportunities for unforgettable experiences at Oriole Park.

Fan Appreciation Weekend will once again include sweepstakes and opportunities for fans to win prizes via the Orioles social media accounts

Here's what fans can look forward to:

Friday, September 23

  • All fans will receive a Hyun Soo Kim T-shirt.
  • 9 fans will be randomly selected before the game to take the field with the starters for the national anthem.
  • 1 fan will be selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
  • At the conclusion of the game, a fireworks display, presented by Johns Hopkins Advantage MD, will feature music that was previously chosen by fans on social media.
  • All fans who check in through the MLB.com Ballpark App will receive a 15 percent off MLB.com Shop offer.

Saturday, September 24

  • The first 25,000 fans ages 15 and over will receive an Orioles Hooded Sweatshirt.
  • 1 lucky fan will be selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
  • Fans will have the chance to interact with Orioles players who will switch roles with Orioles employees from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at various locations around the ballpark.
  • Randomly-selected fans will have the opportunity to participate in the pregame lineup card exchange on the field, spend an inning with Orioles Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations Dan Duquette, experience what it's like to be a member of the Orioles grounds crew, and visit the Orioles radio and television broadcast booths and the MASN production truck.
  • All fans who check in through the MLB.com Ballpark App will receive a 15 percent off MLB.com Shop offer. 

Sunday, September 25

  • All fans will receive a Maryland Flag Orioles Cap presented by DAP.
  • Orioles players will participate in a pregame "Shirts Off Our Backs" Jersey Ceremony presented by Snapple where 15 Orioles will take the field pregame and give their jersey to pre-selected fans. Fans will give the jersey back to each player for the game, but will receive it back and autographed by the respective player once the season concludes.
  • All fans 14 and under get the chance to run the bases after the game.
  • All fans who check in through the MLB.com Ballpark App will receive a 15 percent off MLB.com Shop offer.

 

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