Orioles announce information for American League Wild Card Game 2
The Orioles will host Game 2 of the American Wild Card Series on Wednesday, October 2, at 4:38 p.m. ET. Ballpark information and guidelines can be found at Orioles.com/Postseason.
TICKETS: Orioles Postseason tickets are available to purchase at Orioles.com/Postseason.
PARKING LOTS: Parking lots will open to fans 3.5 hours prior to first pitch, at 1 p.m.
GATES OPEN: Ballpark gates will open 2.5 hours prior to first pitch, at 2 p.m.
FIRST PITCH: First pitch is scheduled for 4:38 p.m.
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: The Orioles will welcome former Oriole STEVE PEARCE to throw the ceremonial first pitch. The 13-year Major League veteran spent five seasons with the Orioles, including 2014 when he batted .293 with 26 doubles, 21 home runs, and 49 RBI for the American League East champions. Pearce recorded the final putout on September 16, 2014, to clinch Baltimore’s first division title in 17 years. He continued on to start all seven games of the 2014 Postseason, and batted .300 against Detroit in the Orioles’ three-game Division Series sweep of the Tigers. Throughout his career, he spent time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox, with whom he won the 2018 World Series and was crowned World Series MVP.
NATIONAL ANTHEM: The Orioles will welcome KAYLA PECCHIONI to sing her rendition of the national anthem. Orioles players, including outfielder COLTON COWSER, saw her perform last week while in New York as an understudy for “Daisy” in “The Great Gatsby” on Broadway and gave her a shout-out during the team’s postseason clinch celebration. Pecchioni received her musical theatre degree from Northern Kentucky University and has also appeared in Broadway’s “Some Like It Hot,” and toured with “The Book of Mormon," “SUMMER,” and “Dreamgirls."
COLOR GUARD: Members of the Baltimore County Fire Department will present the colors from the field during the national anthem.
COMMUNITY GROUPS: For each 2024 Postseason game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the Orioles will invite students, teachers, and staff from Harlem Park Elementary Middle School to enjoy the excitement of Orioles playoff baseball. The group will yell the ceremonial “PLAY BALL” prior to the game. The Orioles announced their Adopt-A-School campaign in April, which supports Harlem Park Elementary Middle School, a Baltimore City Public School serving more than 440 students and staff, grades pre-K through eight. The Adopt-A-School campaign is grounded on the belief that unwavering support and solid opportunities can play a pivotal role in accelerating student and school success. Throughout the season, the Orioles have dedicated their City Connect Fridays to Harlem Park, by wearing special co-branded shirts during pregame workouts, welcoming students, teachers, and staff on the field for batting practice, and inviting the attendees to yell the ceremonial “Play Ball” before the game. Orioles players, coaches, and staff have also donated their time alongside front office employees to volunteer at the school, showcasing how the organizations’ commitment to the community exemplifies how the power of sports brings people together to create meaningful change.