Here's what it looked like inside the Orioles-White Sox game that was closed to the public
Photos from Wednesday's empty O's-White Sox game
The Orioles hosted the White Sox at Camden Yards on Wednesday, but because of the circumstances in Baltimore, not a single fan is in the stands.
It's the first time in history that an MLB game is being played closed to the public.
However, there were a few scouts and members of the media in the stands:
We are underway: pic.twitter.com/YpsVm4xd5L
- Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) April 29, 2015There are three scouts here. Many here for start of series were told to go home or fulfill other assignments. pic.twitter.com/gTFwTtt307
- Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) April 29, 2015And the grounds crew proceeded like business as usual:
The players maintained their routines, like hanging out in the dugout pre-game:
And signing autographs:
When it was time to play, everyone went to work -- like Adam Eaton, the game's first batter:
And, without a crowd, the game played on:
While some fans watched from outside the ballpark:
Vantage point from Hilton balcony, where roughly 30 people have watched the game today. pic.twitter.com/GS2sdycS6z
- Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) April 29, 2015Unable to reap the benefits of a game-used souvenir:
And without the roar of the crowd, the pop of a glove could be heard throughout the ballpark: