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CATONSVILLE, MD. — Catonsville resident Peter Jardieu hit the jackpot over the weekend, collecting a $3,000 prize after the Baltimore Orioles blasted five home runs during their April 19 game as part of the Maryland Lottery’s Home Run Riches Contestant of the Game promotion.

Jardieu, a 75-year-old retired Baltimore County resident, and his wife were watching the Orioles play at a local bar when the team’s bats came alive. Thanks to five home runs, he added a major prize to his tally, having previously won $2,500 through the same promotion in 2018.

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Peter Jardieu won $3,000 after Orioles players hit five home runs on April 19.
Contestants earn $500 per home run and $500 for being selected.
Jardieu previously won $2,500 in the Home Run Riches promotion in 2018.

The day started strong for Jardieu as Cedric Mullins and Gunnar Henderson hit back-to-back home runs. Ramón Laureano added two more homers, and Jordan Westburg chipped in another, bringing the home run total to five and securing the $3,000 payout.

“We were hoping for a big day, but we weren’t expecting that many home runs,” Jardieu said, recalling the excitement as the homers piled up.

Orioles’ power surge delivers unexpected windfall

Home Run Riches contestants receive $500 for being selected and an additional $500 for every home run hit by the Orioles during the designated game. A grand slam nets an extra $5,000. The fast-paced action left Jardieu thrilled as he watched his winnings climb with every shot over the fence.

Jardieu, an avid Orioles fan, said he routinely purchases FAST PLAY Home Run Riches tickets specifically to enter the Contestant of the Game drawings, part of the Maryland Lottery’s My Lottery Rewards second-chance promotion.

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Lottery promotion offers chances throughout the season

Contestant of the Game winners are selected through monthly drawings, with one contestant chosen for each of the Orioles’ 162 regular season games. Upcoming drawing dates are scheduled for May 27, June 24, July 29, and August 26.

FAST PLAY Home Run Riches Walk-Off Winnings tickets offer instant prizes ranging from $5 to $5,000, along with a progressive jackpot that starts at $40,000 and grows until a winning ticket is sold.

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