BCBA Events

from The Advocate - July/August 2023

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Back to the Yard and Loving It!

The Baltimore County Bar Association returned to the pre-COVID days of yore when it hosted “A Suite Night” at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 30, 2023. Over 30 lawyers, judges, attorneys, Summer Scholar Program participants, family members, and other guests enjoyed an exciting evening of baseball and camaraderie as the Orioles thumped the Cleveland Guardians 8-5. Word has it that some Yankees fans among us also enjoyed the evening. Each suite-goer received $40 in Baltimore Orioles gift certificates for food and drink, merchandise, or a future game at the Yard. Special thanks go to Rachel Ruocco and those who assisted her in publicizing this event.

Anthony Santander led the hit parade for the Orioles, slamming two doubles, a triple, and driving in three runs. Rookie phenom Gunnar Henderson also had three runs batted in on a double and two singles. The Orioles jumped out to an early lead, but the Guardians fell short in their comeback. On his way to an All-Star Game nod in July, closer Felix Bautista shut the door on the Guardians for his 14th save of the year.

In case you have not noticed, many of us longtime baseball fans (old-timers who can rattle off decades-old Orioles’ baseball stats by memory) delight in telling stories about the halcyon days of Orioles baseball and the many American League Championship Series and three World Series that the Orioles won before many of those reading this were born. Thanks for your patience with us all this time, as the ballclub appears to be emerging from a long dry spell without consistently winning teams. However, before you feel sorry for us, think about the younger folks who suffered with the rest of us, as they have yet to see an Orioles team win the big prize.

The good news is that the team rebuild is finally bearing fruit. The Orioles’ performance last year and into midJuly this year has garnered the attention of fans from the entire region, as attendance has increased notably from 2022. Thanks to Orioles ownership and Mike Elias and his management team, there is legitimate cause for optimism as publications such as Baseball America, Bleacher Report, and MLB Pipeline Farm System Rankings have recognized the Baltimore Orioles franchise as having the best farm system in baseball. With a minor league system well-stocked with top prospects, we look forward to a continuing parade of rookie stars making their way to Baltimore and the majors. There is renewed excitement and passion for an Orioles team with one of the best records in baseball.