Everything you need to know about Red Sox Opening Day at Fenway Park

BOSTON — Opening day is finally here!

The Red Sox are hosting the Baltimore Orioles for Boston’s home opener at Fenway Park.

The historic ball Park will open the gates a little earlier than normal to get fans in for the Opening Day festivities. The gate will open two hours prior to the first pitch, which is a half-hour earlier than other regular-season games.

Here are some things to know about today’s game:

• The Red Sox want fans to be in their seats by 1:30 p.m. for the opening ceremony
• After player introductions, there will be a flyover with fighter jets from Westfield.
• A giant American flag will be on the green monster as Springfield native Michelle Brooks-Thompson will sing the national anthem.
• Bags have to be single compartments, no backpacks are allowed, and exceptions are made for diaper bags and medical equipment.

One thing the Red Sox hasn’t talked about for opening ceremonies is who is throwing out the first pitch. Usually, it’s someone significant, but they have yet to announce it.

Fans can also try out an array of new menu items that will be available at Fenway Park concession stands.

The Boston Red Sox on Tuesday unveiled an array of ballpark improvements for players and fans to enjoy.

In accordance with Major League Baseball’s new rules for the 2023 season, five clocks will be in place at Fenway Park: two on the field wall behind home plate, one affixed to the main video board, one on the light tower in center field, and one high above home plate directly beneath the Dell Technologies level. Pitchers now have 15 seconds with empty bases and 20 seconds with runner(s) on base to deliver their pitch. The pitch clock debuted during Spring Training and helped speed up the pace of the game by 26 minutes compared to the 2022 Spring Training games.

Tickets are still available for today’s game.

The first pitch between the Red Sox and Orioles is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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