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Fans have vacated the lower bowl during a thunderstorm in the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Colorado Rockies in Baltimore, Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

Why did the Orioles and Rockies keep playing after fans evacuated seats?

The Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies played through rain even after fans were told to move due to potential lightning. The game at Camden Yards continued because the decision to clear fans and the decision to pause the game are made by different authorities. Crew chief Bill Miller said the umpires didn’t see lightning close enough to stop play. Fans were moved around the sixth inning but could return by the end of the seventh. Baltimore’s interim manager praised the decision to prioritize fan safety. The game was never delayed despite the weather concerns.

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