The challenge for every sequel is to find a way for it to be even better than the original. Some find success doing something different. Others achieve greatness by doing something similar, just taking it to a new level. The Orioles, who brought a lot of delight to Birdland with the homer hose (or dong bong) prop a year ago, have taken the second path.
On Monday night against the Twins, Ryan O’Hearn blasted a third inning home run out into the grass in front of the batter’s eye, giving the Orioles at that time a 3-1 lead in the game.