Orioles Invite Fans To Go Green For Selby Gardens

SARASOTA, FL — Tampa Bay area baseball fans are invited to go green for a good cause this St. Patrick’s Day.

The Baltimore Orioles are inviting baseball fans out to Ed Smith Stadium, 2700 12th St., for the team’s “Go Green” Day. Presented by Waste Pro, the event kicks off during the March 17 game against the Minnesota Twins at 7:05 p.m.

“Orioles players and coaches will wear specially-designed white jerseys with green Orioles script lettering and a shamrock on the right sleeve with green caps for the game,” team officials explained in an announcement to media. “The caps and jerseys will be autographed, authenticated, and auctioned online at www.orioles.com/spring to benefit Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.”

Orioles fans are invited to bid online to support Selby Gardens by visiting the website between 7:05 p.m. March 17 and 10 p.m. March 24.

The team will present the donation to Selby Gardens during its final Spring Training home game on March 31. Last year’s auction raised nearly $8,000, the team reported.

Selby Gardens is a well-known botanical garden and environmental research and education facility. Located on the shores of Sarasota Bay, the 900 S. Palm Ave. facility is open 364 days a year. Christmas Day is the only exception. To find out more about the gardens, visit Selby.org.

For more information about the Orioles and Spring Training, visit the team online.

Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles

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