First pitch for Cleveland Guardians home opener set

CLEVELAND (WJW) – Play ball!

The Cleveland Guardians home opener – which coincides on the same day as the total solar eclipse – is set for April 8.

First pitch is planned for 5:10 p.m. against the Chicago White Sox.

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Gates will open at 2 p.m. for the opener, due to expected traffic surrounding the eclipse that day.

The eclipse will darken skies over Northeast Ohio for a few minutes starting at 3:13 p.m.

Single game tickets go on sale Friday – 216 Day (February 16) at 10 a.m. HERE.

Tickets must be purchased online while the renovations are underway at Progressive Field.

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