There’s no Baltimore-based sporting event that draws more local anticipation than the Orioles Opening Day (yes, that includes the Preakness that nobody cares about anymore). There’s literally weeks of anticipation that culminate in day -ong festivities, encompassing the entire city of Baltimore and the surrounding areas, and in my opinion, summoning the official kickoff of Spring (Puxatawaney Phil be damned!).
So I’ve gotta ask…
Why is it that the Ravens home opener garners so much less extravagance, excitement, and joy?
I’ll address the naysayers first (sup guys!