Today's schedule
2: Parking lots open
4: Gates open; Rays players greet fans at rotunda entrance and Gate 4
4:40: Rays batting practice
5:25: Yankees batting practice
6:37: Introduction of starting lineups
6:50: National anthem by BK Jackson, 17-year-old saxophonist from Tampa's Blake High; unfurling of 300- by 150-foot flag in the shape of continental United States; colors presented by U.S. Central Command Joint Service color guard
6:52: Ceremonial first pitch by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist
7: Raising of AL East and AL championship banners above leftfield by team officials, staff and players assisted by MacDill Air Force Base Joint Communications Support Element
7:08: First pitch by Scott Kazmir
Details: The Rays are 5-6 in home openers. … This is the latest they have played a home opener. … It is the second time they have opened at home against the Yankees; also 2004 after starting the season in Japan. … The opener sold out Feb. 26, but tickets for all other games are available.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tampa Bay Rays facts: home opener against New York Yankees
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