MINNEAPOLIS — Bust out your old Joe Mauer jersey or Gary Gaetti gear... the boys are back in town!
Following road stops in Kansas City and Milwaukee, the Minnesota Twins return to the comforting confines of Target Field for their home opener on Thursday.
First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians.
Don't forget your sunglasses because the forecast is mostly sunny, with temperatures near 50 degrees.
The big day starts with drive-thru breakfast on the plaza, where fans are invited to drive, bike or walk down 7th Street between 6 and 9 a.m. to grab a hot cup of joe and ballpark-inspired breakfast items. Those showing up will have a chance to win tickets to the home opener and opening weekend games.
The Twins have even come up with a way to get you out of work!
Here are some other notable opening day activities.
Open the gates: Twins legends Tony Oliva, Kent Hrbek, Justin Morneau, Tom Kelly and Dan Gladden are among those who will greet fans as the gates to Target Field open at 1 p.m.
Twins beanie giveaway: The first 10,000 fans will receive a Twins beanie on both April 4 and April 6, courtesy of Your Northland Ford Dealers.
40 years of Dick Bremer: The Twins will celebrate the longtime T.V. broadcaster, who stepped away from the mic following the 2023 season. Bremer will also throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Honoring first responders: The Twins will recognize and celebrate police officers, deputies and firefighters from Burnsville and Dakota County with a special tribute to the three first responders who died in a February shootout.
Pre-game flyover: A C-130 Hercules from the Minnesota National Guard's 133rd Airlift Wing will thunder over Target Field before the Twins take on the Cleveland Guardians. First pitch is set for 3:10 p.m.
Tickets for the home opener and the weekend games are still available. You can find them and additional information on the opener, on the Twins' website.
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