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bce086 Major Leaguer

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Yesterday's game was the fourth largest crowd in Camden Yards history?? Just goes to show what a disgrace this organization has become. Pathetic.

Can't wait until there's actually some Os fans selling out OUR OWN stadium... very sad.

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Satyr3206 Hangout Grand Counsel

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This isn't how I was hoping to spend my Sunday. Can we atleast start a beanball war?

I actually think that's one of the reasons the pitchers are getting hit so hard. They let everyone dig in and lean into the strike zone and they never do anything about it.

I'm not saying they have to hurt someone. But they need to move these guys off the plate.

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jjdman Major Leaguer

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I actually think that's one of the reasons the pitchers are getting hit so hard. They let everyone dig in and lean into the strike zone and they never do anything about it.

I'm not saying they have to hurt someone. But they need to move these guys off the plate.

Or maybe they could try throwing a first pitch strike sometime.

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