By Joe Schiller
The No. 8 is universally recognized in Camden Yards but on Wednesday night, another No. 8 stole the show.
Ravens' quarterback Lamar Jackson threw the first pitch out at the Orioles-Nationals game, along with former Maryland safety and first-round pick, Darnell Savage.
After a brief rain delay and some warm-ups, Jackson finally got his opportunity and he nailed it.
A strike!
Showing out for his city‼️@Lj_era8 with tonight's @Orioles first pitch ⚾️ #Birdland pic.twitter.com/HgnqWIp7gp
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) July 18, 2019QB1 with a strike! --@Lj_era8 | #Birdland pic.twitter.com/gGqCehc3ub
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 18, 2019Savage's first pitch? Let's not get into that...
Former @TerpsFootball safety Darnell Savage threw out a ceremonial first pitch tonight! -- pic.twitter.com/z6VBlxQEBY
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) July 18, 2019As Jackson and the rest of the Ravens' roster report to training camp next Wednesday, it was great to see Jackson at Camden Yards. He got a nice ovation from the crowd, and even paid his respects to Cal Ripkin Jr's legacy.
Mr. Cal, I would like to Thank you for letting me borrow your #Orioles number tonight. Please know I'm working & striving to be the next great 8 in Baltimore. #RavensFlock-- #Truss--♂️ pic.twitter.com/i4AHSjfHtk
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) July 18, 2019Jackson just gets it, and the anticipation is building with the regular season just seven weeks away from today.
