CLEVELAND — *Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report.
Northeast Ohio is officially ready to play ball!
On Monday, the Cleveland Guardians announced that the home opener against the San Francisco Giants at Progressive Field is officially sold out.
The sellout for the Friday, April 15 game marks the ballparks 29th consecutive full house since it first opened in 1994.
Fans looking to still get in on the action, can purchase standing room only tickets that are now available on the Guardians website. Fans seeking alternatives to Standing Room Only tickets for the Home Opener can purchase through StubHub, the exclusive secondary ticket provider for the Cleveland Guardians.
This year's home opener will be highlighted by the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Larry Doby breaking the color barrier in the American League. The recognition of Doby's milestone comes as Major League Baseball also will honor April 15 as Jackie Robinson Day.
Larry Doby's son, Larry Jr., will catch the ceremonial first pitch from two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks. Hanks has been a fan of Cleveland's baseball franchise since startind his acting career with the Great Lakes Theater Festival in the late 1970s. He also voiced the team’s name change announcement video back on July 23, 2021.
The National Anthem and God Bless America will be performed by Cleveland native Brianne Bryant, also known as Lady Bri, who also performs as a member of the band Welshly Arms. Bryant recently sang vocals for the Guardians new team music track “We Are Cleveland.”
The Guardians organization encourages fans to buy remaining single-game tickets early to lock in the best seat locations. Fans can, click here, to purchase 2022 single-game tickets.