Washington Post Reporters Try Out for Baltimore Orioles Hot Dog Mascot Race

The Baltimore Orioles' Hot Dog Derby

• ⚾ The Baltimore Orioles have expanded their popular digital hot dog Derby into a live race at Camden Yards for the 2024 season.
• 🌭 The team is introducing more live races and fan interaction, creating opportunities for new roles.

Reporter Auditions for Mascot Roles

• ✍️ Washington Post reporters Jakob Bowen and Lucas Trevor are auditioning for the live hot dog race.
• 🎭 While they won't wear the actual hot dog suits, they are undergoing the same procedures as other applicants.
• 🎙️ One reporter humorously notes his need for a gluten-free bun.

The Mascot Race Experience

• 🏃‍♂️ The reporters experience the race, describing the suit as weighing about 15 lbs and feeling constrained.
• 🤪 They emphasize the need for energy and being a goofball to be a successful mascot.
• 💯 One reporter rates his performance a solid 6 and a half to 7 out of 10.