SEATTLE, Wash. – With Opening Day presented by Starbucks just three weeks away, the Seattle Mariners today announced some of the pregame festivities taking place ahead of the 7:10 game against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, March 28 at T-Mobile Park. The pregame pageantry will begin in grand fashion with over 50 boys and girls from area Little Leagues coming together to say, “play ball,” legendary Mariners Ichiro Suzuki and Nelson Cruz will be on hand, and the club will host its traditional ceremonial run around the bases by a Make-A-Wish® child. All fans attending Opening Day will receive a 2024 season magnetic schedule presented by Starbucks.

Mariners legend and seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz returns to the Emerald City to throw the Ceremonial First Pitch. Cruz averaged more than 40 homers and 100 RBI a season during his four years (2015-2018) in Seattle, earning accolades on and off the field.

Mariners Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki will present Julio Rodríguez with his second Silver Slugger Award. Ichiro was Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player and a multi-time Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner in his 13 seasons (2001-2012, 2018-2019) with the Mariners.

“We can’t wait to welcome back our incredible fans to T-Mobile Park in just a few short weeks, said Catie Griggs, Mariners President of Business Operations. “The magic of Opening Day is palpable, and it will be the start of what we hope will be an unforgettable season.”

2024 Opening Day Pregame Festivities:

• Mariners Players & Staff Introductions

• A T-Mobile Park Opening Day tradition.

• Ceremonial First Pitch

• Throwing out the ceremonial first pitch will be Mariners legend Nelson Cruz.

• Awards Presentation

• Prior to first pitch, the Mariners will do a special on-field presentation honoring Julio Rodríguez for winning his second Silver Slugger award. The award will be presented by Mariners Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki.

• Run Around the Bases

• During the pregame ceremony, the traditional ceremonial run around the bases by a Make-A-Wish® child will feature 11-year-old Seton, who is from Colbert, WA. He was diagnosed with a life-threatening respiratory condition at birth. Seton will spend the day following Opening Day with the team, participating in batting practice and more. This is the 25th consecutive year a Make-A-Wish child has performed the ceremonial first run around the bases on Mariners Opening Day in T-Mobile Park.

• Presentation of Colors

• Over 50 Starbucks employees will be on hand to be part of the Opening Day festivities as they present the grand flag in centerfield during the national anthem.

Opening Homestand Highlights:

Tickets for the Opening Homestand featuring the Boston Red Sox (March 28-31) and Cleveland Guardians (April 1-3) are still available, including College Night (March 29) and three Julio Rodríguez “No Fly Zone” Bobblehead Nights, which are also Mariners Value Games (April 1-3). Tickets are available at Mariners.com/Tickets.