The 5 best MLB ballparks the game has to offer

5. Oriole Park at Camden Yards – Baltimore

Apr 29, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) warms up on the mound before bottom of the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Fans are not allowed to attend the game due to the current state of unrest in Baltimore. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Since Opening Day of 1992’s move to Camden Yards by the Baltimore Orioles, the greatest moment experienced the history of the stadium would have to be Cal Ripken breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games streak on September 6, 1995.

Camden Yards is beautiful, appealing and leaves fans wanting more of the experiences that surround the ballpark. The concession stands are viewed as spectacular by fans who attend the games. The tickets are affordable too. When the Boston Red Sox or New York Yankees do come to town, tickets can be perceived as expensive. However for the overall experience, it’s tough to beat a game at Camden Yards.

Eutaw Street is another part of the experience. The street is closed to vehicular traffic between the stadium and the B&O Warehouse during games. Along Eutaw Street, people can view the game or visit the sights, including former Baltimore star Boog Powell’s outdoor barbecue stand.

When the Orioles are playing, people must have tickets in order to walk next to the stadium. When the Orioles are not playing at home, the street is open to everyone. Many home run balls hit outside the park have landed on Baltimore’s Eutaw Street. The Orioles’ franchise has even gone a step further and placed plaques where landmark balls were hit. The first home run in Oriole Park’s existence that reached Eutaw Street was hit by the Tigers’ Mickey Tettleton on April 20, 1992.

On all accounts, whether inside the stadium or taking in the sights outside the ballpark, it’s tough to beat a ballgame in B’more.

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