The Philadelphia Phillies will play game one of a 162 game marathon season Friday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park against division rival Atlanta Braves.
The Phillies start the 2024 campaign with high expectations after two deep playoff runs fell just short of a World Series championship each of the last two seasons. The Phillies have brought back largely the same roster that propelled them to the doorstep of another World Series appearance last year, including re-signing starter Aaron Nola to a 7-year, $172M free agent contract.
The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale will perform "America the Beautiful" as military service members unfurl a large American flag on the field. Public address announcer Dan Baker will introduce the Phillies and Braves rosters and coaches. Kane Kalas, the son of late Phillies' broadcaster Harry Kalas, will sing the National Anthem with a military flyover from the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard.
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