HOME OPENER FAST FACTS
• 2017 marked the first night game in a home opener for the Rangers since
1995. The Rangers played against Cleveland when the start of the season
schedule was altered due to the work stoppage.
• This year’s home opener is the 26th time in 46 years that the Rangers have
opened a season in Arlington.
• The Rangers are 24-22 in home openers, winning 6 of the last 9.
• The United States Air Force Wings of Blue Parachute Team performed a
jump onto the field at Globe Life Park with the State of Texas flags and the
2016 A.L. West Division Championship flag.
• Following the National Anthem, there was a flyover of T-38 from the
United States Air Force 88th Fighter Training Squadron of Sheppard Air
Force Base in Wichita Falls.
• City of Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams threw out the ceremonial first pitch
for the home opener. Mayor Williams’ pitch was caught by 2017 National
Baseball Hall of Fame electee Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez.
OPENING DAY
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