For the 24th consecutive year, the Cleveland Indians home opener is sold out. Before the two greatest words in baseball, “Play Ball”, echo through the park, Akron native Patrick Carney, who is the drummer for the Black Keys, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The national anthem will be sung by William Clarence Marshall who is an operatic singer and has appeared with the Cleveland orchestra. The outfield will be mostly covered by an American flag, and held by members of each branch of the military.
The Tribe has chosen, “Only Here” as their 2016 branding campaign, which will honor three former Cleveland Indians who provided memorable moments in Cleveland baseball history.