The following pictures are from an exhibition game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Norfolk Tides in Norfolk, VA. The Tides are the minor league affiliate of the Orioles. This was the last preseason game for the Orioles, and the first outing for the Tides.

Normally, when I photograph baseball games from the stands, I prefer to sit on the first base side of the field. This view gives you a great perspective of right-handed batters (the majority of players are right-handed), however you are exposed to the backs of the left-handed batters. The first base side can also give you a good perspective of the pitcher and better action shots at first base and home plate.

Although the game was rained out and ended in the 6th-inning, a large crowd came out to support both the Orioles and the Tides. Most of the fans stayed for the majority of the game. Hopefully, the powers that be can make this exhibition an annual meeting between these two teams.

The Orioles won 4-3.

Tips for Outdoor Sports Photography:

Shoot in either Manual or Shutter priority modes (Manual is ideal).
Use a shutter speed of 1/300 or faster to freeze the motion of the sport. However, understand that you must shoot much faster than 1/300 to stop the motion of the ball.
Expect to shoot at a high ISO to achieve a high shutter speed.
Use your high-speed continuous shooting mode.
If possible, use a telephoto lens to get closer to the action.
Try your best to anticipate the action of the sport to yield superior photographs.
When photographing a baseball game, try to sit/shoot on the first base side of the field. This will give you an ideal perspective of the game.