Empty stadium creates interesting atmosphere for Orioles vs. White Sox

Apr 29, 2015, 6:04 PM | Updated: Apr 30, 2015, 1:14 am

If a baseball game is played but no fans are in the stadium to see it, did it really happen?

That is the question that will be asked after the Baltimore Orioles host the Chicago White Sox Wednesday in a game that will be attended by all of zero fans.

The unrest in the Baltimore area caused the Orioles to make the call that instead of cancelling or postponing the matchup, they would just play it with fans not allowed inside the stadium.

It’s an interesting and unfortunate situation, but one the players and others are trying to make the best of.

First you had White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton, who made light of the situation:

We are gonna do our best to take the crowd out of it early.. Wish us luck..

— Adam Eaton (@AdamSpankyEaton) April 29, 2015

Then you’ve got Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph pretending to sign autographs:

Then there is Garrett Baldwin, a fan who wanted to see the game anyway:

Camden Yards is closed to fans for today's game. Solution? One got a room at the Hilton overlooking the ballpark. pic.twitter.com/Qh0Bsf021n

— Colin Campbell (@cmcampbell6) April 29, 2015

The scene:

About 15 minutes until first pitch. Here's what it looks like: pic.twitter.com/Sf8Pua5y0V

— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) April 29, 2015

The anthem… pic.twitter.com/g8mav0bZxs

— Luke Jones (@BaltimoreLuke) April 29, 2015

We are underway: pic.twitter.com/YpsVm4xd5L

— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) April 29, 2015

And then this happened:

Yup, @masnRoch, @CrushD19's 3-run homer landed on Eutaw St. And there it remains. #IBackTheBirds pic.twitter.com/MaSEbxx9xa

— Orioles on MASN (@masnOrioles) April 29, 2015

You’re never too old for imaginary friends. pic.twitter.com/eTR7Lei40K

— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) April 29, 2015

“Attention media. For record keeping purposes, today's paid attendance is zero.”

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) April 29, 2015

An empty Oriole Park is photographed from the outside before the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Chicago White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers sits in the dugout of an empty stadium before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez throws to Chicago White Sox's Adam Eaton in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. The game was played in an empty Oriole Park at Camden Yards amid unrest in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of police. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Baltimore Orioles' Everth Cabrera, bottom center, runs toward first base as he doubles in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Manny Machado scored on the play. The game was played in an empty Oriole Park at Camden Yards amid unrest in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of police. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Fans view a Baltimore Orioles baseball game against the Chicago White Sox's, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, from outside of Camden Yards in Baltimore. The game was played in an empty Oriole Park at Camden Yards amid unrest in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of police. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Fans Romeo Santos, left, and Matt Fouse gather ahead of a Baltimore Orioles baseball game against the Chicago White Sox's, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, outside Oriole Park at CamdenYards in Baltimore. The game was played in an empty Oriole Park at Camden Yards amid unrest in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of police. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Baltimore Orioles right fielder Delmon Young fields a single by Chicago White Sox's Avisail Garcia in the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. The game was played in an empty Oriole Park at Camden Yards amid unrest in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of police. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

A sign is seen at a souvenir shop before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, near Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The game was played in an empty stadium amid unrest in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of police. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

The Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox pause during the National Anthem before a baseball game without fans Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Baseball fans watch from a hotel across the street during a closed baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

A status board with "0" attendance is shown inside the press box at Oriole Park at Camden Yards as the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox play baseball Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Baltimore. The game was played in an empty stadium amid unrest in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray at the hands of police. (AP Photo/Daniel Gelston)

A bar showing the baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox sits empty behind center field, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Brendan Hurson, of Baltimore, holds a sign as fans view a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox Wednesday, April 29, 2015, from outside of Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The game was played in an empty stadium amid unrest in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of a baseball game without fans Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Baltimore Orioles right fielder Alejandro De Aza throws the ball to the infield after a base hit by Chicago White Sox Emilio Bonifacio in the ninth inning, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. A state of emergency was issued Monday after riots erupted following the funeral of Freddie Gray.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Reporters watch from the press box as the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox play a baseball game in a fan less stadium Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. A state of emergency was issued Monday after riots erupted following the funeral of Freddie Gray.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

With a background of empty seats, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. A state of emergency was issued Monday after riots erupted following the funeral of Freddie Gray. The Orioles won 8-2.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

With a background of empty seats, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez throws against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. The Orioles won 8-2.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Baltimore Orioles Adam Jones follows through on a single against the Chicago White Sox in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. A state of emergency was issued Monday after riots erupted following the funeral of Freddie Gray. The Orioles won 8-2.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Baltimore Orioles celebrate their 8-2 win over Chicago White Sox in a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. A state of emergency was issued Monday after riots erupted following the funeral of Freddie Gray.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Chicago White Sox Avisail Garcia stands in the outfield before the empty seats during a game against the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. A state of emergency was issued Monday after riots erupted following the funeral of Freddie Gray. The Orioles won 8-2. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Chicago White Sox starter Jeff Samardzija delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public. The Orioles won 8-2.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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