Orioles lose wild opener of anticipated series vs. Phillies, 5-3, in 11 innings: ‘They’re not all like that’

Kyle Schwarber crushed the fourth pitch of the game into the stands, and it was immediately clear what type of game it would be Friday night at Camden Yards.

No, not a high-scoring one, despite the matchup featuring baseball’s two best offenses. It was a playoff-caliber game — from the elite starting pitchers to the star hitters to the sold-out crowd — with twists and turns, clutch hits and an extra-inning rain delay to boot.

From the moment Schwarber’s 406-foot blast carried over the fence...