The 2023 MLB season is set to kick off with a bang as the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox face off against each other at Fenway Park on Thursday, March 30. This game promises to be an exciting start to the season as two rivals in the AL East battle it out in front of a live audience.
Orioles and Red Sox Battle for Playoff Spot
Both teams will look to start the season with a win as they compete for a playoff spot throughout the year. In the previous season, the Orioles were one of the biggest surprise packages, with young players such as Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson leading them to compete for a playoff spot. On the other hand, the Red Sox are hoping to bounce back after finishing last in their division for the second time in three years.
MLB Introduces More Balanced Schedule
As part of its efforts to make baseball more exciting, MLB has introduced a more balanced schedule for the 2023 season. Division rivals will play each other only 14 times instead of 19 times, providing more opportunities for teams to face off against different opponents. Additionally, every team in the league will play each other at least once.
Devers and Kluber Ready to Start
One of the most exciting aspects of this opening game is that both Rafael Devers and Corey Kluber will make their first starts. Devers recently signed a long-term extension with the Red Sox, making him one of the cornerstones of their team. Meanwhile, Kluber joined the team over the offseason and is hoping to make an immediate impact with his new club.
Live Stream Details
If you’re unable to attend or watch this game live on TV, you can still catch all of the action through live stream details. The game will be available on MASN 2 and NESN and live stream details will be available on fuboTV.
Final Thoughts
This opening game at Fenway Park promises to be a thrilling start to what should be an action-packed 2023 MLB season. Both the Orioles and the Red Sox have plenty to prove and they’ll be looking for a big win to kick off their season on a high note. Fans will undoubtedly be eagerly anticipating every moment of this exciting encounter as two fierce AL East rivals go head-to-head right from the start of the season.
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