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Orioles Advance Friday’s Opener to 4:30 p.m. Ahead of Storm Forecast

Forecasts of severe weather prompted the early start time

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The tarp is rolled out at Oriole Park at Camden Yards during a rain delay Saturday against the Royals. (Matt Weyrich/Staff)
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Overview

  • Parking lots will open at 3 p.m. and gates at 4 p.m., with the first 15,000 fans slated to receive the bowling shirt giveaway.
  • Right-hander Zach Eflin is slated to start for the Orioles as they seek to avoid a third straight loss.
  • Chicago will counter with rookie right-hander Sean Burke, who has a 4.33 ERA over 10 starts this season.
  • This marks Baltimore’s second early start of the year after pulling forward the March 31 home opener.
  • The franchise has already endured five rainouts and three weather delays, including rain-soaked games against the Cardinals this week.