Whatever happens with the Boston Red Sox on the field on Opening Day Thursday, their fans will at least be on hand to see it in person.
The Red Sox plan to allow about 4,500 people, roughly 12 percent of Fenway Park’s capacity — into the stadium for the afternoon tilt with the Baltimore Orioles — the first time fans will set foot inside for a game since the Sox beat those same Orioles 5-4 back on September 29, 2019.
“As someone who was here last year watching games in an empty ballpark, it was a little off,” said Sarah McKenna, the Red Sox’ senior vice president of fans services and entertainment.