What happened: Pete Alonso was recognized as the Orioles' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award before Baltimore's scheduled game at The Yard. The honor was presented ahead of a 0-0 start.

Why it matters: The recognition put an off-field development at the center of Baltimore's pregame agenda. It also kept Pete Alonso in the club spotlight heading into first pitch.

What to watch: Attention now shifts to the scheduled start, which remained 0-0 before play began.