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Birdland Excitement In Full Swing For Orioles Opening Day

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It's been a long winter but the Orioles are back!

Opening Day has brought Bird fans out to support their team, WJZ spoke to some of the people on the other side of the dugout.

Orioles fans were packed in Pickles Pub in downtown Baltimore.

Drinks, games and optimism has fans pumped up.

"This is season opener number 27 in a row. I've had season tickets since Camden Yards opened," A fan said.

It's that kind of loyalty the Birds need after a down year in 2018.

"This is a great new addition to the season, new addition to Baltimore with Brandon Hyde and Michael Elias. It's great to see a new track that we've never had before," An Orioles fan said.

The Clydesdales made an appearance, trotting down Lee Street.

"I love the way they're doing the rebuild and if they stay true to it, we're going to do well over the years," said George Bach, an Orioles fan.

WJZ even caught up with some fans from the New York Yankees.

WJZ Reporter Max McGee: "The O's took 2 out of 3 from you guys. How do you feel about that?"

"A little sad but we're here though. This is our team. It doesn't matter if they win or lose," A Yankees fan said.

WJZ Reporter Max McGee: "How optimistic are you the Yankees will win in Baltimore today?"

"We're here today, so they're going to win," They said.

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