HOUSTON – Get ready for a new season, Astros fans!
The ‘Stros will open the 2023 season on Thursday at 6:08 p.m. against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park.
Three-time Grammy Award-winning artist, philanthropist, and Houston native Megan Thee Stallion will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
The national anthem will be sung by country music superstar and Houston area native Cody Johnson, while the nation’s colors are presented by Joint Services Color Guard. The “play ball” call will be made by actor and businessman Mark Wahlberg. “God Bless America” will be sung by Promise Harris.
The team will have a seven-game homestand, with four against the White Sox from March 30 - April 2, and three against the Detroit Tigers from April 3-5.
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The Astros have a packed homestand to open up the season, highlighted by celebrations for the 2022 World Series Champions on both Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31.
There are also giveaways for fans all weekend long with a Jeremy Peña Bobblehead, a Jeremy Peña World Series Replica Ring, and a Yordan Alvarez World Series Replica Ring.
For more information on what to expect this season, go to the MLB website.