Fri Apr 04 18:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Red Sox Celebrate Home Opener with Military Honors, 1975 Team Tribute, and New Food Options
**Boston, MA –** The Boston Red Sox kicked off their 2025 home season at Fenway Park on Friday, April 4th, with a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The game marked the 114th home opener at the historic ballpark and featured a pre-game ceremony brimming with patriotic displays and a celebration of the Red Sox’s 1975 American League pennant-winning team.
A flyover by F-35s from the Vermont Air National Guard and a KC-46 from the New Hampshire Air National Guard, along with participation from the Massachusetts National Guard and Hanscom Air Force Base, provided a spectacular opening. The National Anthem was performed by the Treble Allstars of the Boston Arts Academy.
The pre-game festivities included a tribute to the 1975 team, with Red Sox legends Fred Lynn, Carlton Fisk, Jim Rice, and Carl Yastrzemski (who threw out the ceremonial first pitch) in attendance. The team also paid tribute to the late Luis Tiant, with his family participating in the pre-game ceremonies.
On the field, the Red Sox, coming off a 3-4 start to the season, looked to improve their home record, which fell below .500 in 2024. Right-hander Walker Buehler made his Fenway Park debut against St. Louis’s Erick Fedde. Manager Alex Cora expressed optimism about the team’s performance at home this year.
Beyond the game, fans enjoyed a wide array of food options, including new additions like the PIG MAC sandwich and Pineapple Bacon Sausage, alongside classic Fenway fare. The atmosphere was electric, showcasing the enduring appeal of America’s most beloved ballparks.
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