What would it be like if both the Nats and Orioles played each other next month in first place?

[Gurgi]

Do you think the games at the park would feel different? Would a rivalry be starting?

[NewMarketSean]

It would certainly be more exciting than in years past.

I'd say it would be a pretty big deal even if they both have winning records.

[Frobby]

The teams play on May 18-20. On those same dates in 2005, the Orioles were in first place and the Nats were within .5-1.0 games of first place. Unfortunately, MLB didn't have the Nats and Orioles playing that year. That would have been awesome.

This year, I am going on May 19 and 20 at Nats park, 3rd row seats right behind the O's dugout. It would be really fun if both teams were still playing well then. I have to say, I like the Nats' chances of being in 1st place then better than ours.

[grimed1]

The teams play on May 18-20. On those same dates in 2005, the Orioles were in first place and the Nats were within .5-1.0 games of first place. Unfortunately, MLB didn't have the Nats and Orioles playing that year. That would have been awesome.

This year, I am going on May 19 and 20 at Nats park, 3rd row seats right behind the O's dugout. It would be really fun if both teams were still playing well then. I have to say, I like the Nats' chances of being in 1st place then better than ours.

I thought you were the bad luck charm for the O's? You should give those bad seats away to someone who can bring the O's luck.:)Please go on the OH ticket exchange and give those tickets away. The fate of the O's are in your hand.

[brianod]

Ravens / Redskins should be fun. The rivalry between Baltimore and Washington could be a very good one. Blue collar vs White collar, it's a natural. Those in the middle (I grew up in Columbia) should be forced to pick a side:)

[ShaneDawg85]

The climax before the fall series. ;)

[EddieEddie]

I've got my tix.

I hate the Nats and I'm from NoVA. I'm mostly just bitter, beaten down Orioles fan. Watching their ascent as a franchise and hearing people who had no prior interest in baseball talk about them just makes me want to puke.

[NewMarketSean]

I've got my tix.

I hate the Nats and I'm from NoVA. I'm mostly just bitter, beaten down Orioles fan. Watching their ascent as a franchise and hearing people who had no prior interest in baseball talk about them just makes me want to puke.

Same thing happened with the Ravens. It happens.

[fansince1988]

It would be interesting for sure, you may actually see more than a handful of Nationals fans driving up to Baltimore to root on their team for the first time. I'll be down in DC for at least one of the O's games. I had the misfortune of attending last years 17-5 loss at Camden Yards.