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Why the Orioles played through lightning — but moved fans out of seats

‘We didn’t think at any time anybody on the field was in danger,’ crew chief says

The Orioles and Colorado Rockies played through steady rain on Friday night after Camden Yards cleared the lower seating bowl of fans because of lightning in the area. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
The Orioles and Colorado Rockies played through steady rain on Friday night after Camden Yards cleared the lower seating bowl of fans because of lightning in the area. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
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Ushers at Oriole Park temporarily forced fans in the lower bowl to take cover from lightning in the area. But Friday's game was not delayed.

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