Elise Cooper is 17 and a rising senior at McDonogh who will be competing against the likes of Sha'Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas for an Olympic spot in the 200 meters Thursday in Oregon.
The protesters, one of whom carried a flag that read “Free Palestine,” were quickly escorted out of the stands. They had unveiled their flags behind home plate.
While many are expecting Baltimore to target a starter, the bullpen will be a central focus, too, especially with left-hander Danny Coulombe out until September.
This was Kjerstad’s second time being called up to the Orioles this season and the third time in his career. But in his previous stints, the outfielder was never able to get consistent playing time.
The move could give Baltimore a potential spark after a difficult sweep suffered in Houston against the Astros, in which the Orioles were outscored by 14 runs in three games.
State and city officials are gearing up to make a major announcement regarding the planned Red Line transit project in the coming days. A key question is whether the project will be light rail or bus rapid transit.