Citizens Bank Park set for Phillies' home opener against Reds

Phillies win the home opener against the Cincinnati Reds with a final score of 5-2.

The Phillies released the lineup ahead of Friday's home opener against the Cincinnati Reds.

Kody Clemens is playing first base after Darick Hall went on the 10-day IL with a thumb injury.

Here's the full lineup, per the team's social media:

• Trea Turner, SS
• Kyle Schwarber, DH
• J.T. Realmuto, C
• Nick Castellanos, RF
  
• Bryson Stott, 2B
• Alec Bohm, 3B
• Jake Cave, LF
• Kody Clemens, 1B
• Brandon Marsh, CF

Zack Wheeler will throw the first pitch.

Infielder Darick Hall is out with a right thumb sprain, the Phillies said Friday.

Hall was placed on the 10-day injured list as of Thursday.

Infielder Kody Clemens is joining the Phillies from the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs for the home opener.

In an offseason deal with the Detroit Tigers, the Phils acquired hard-throwing reliever Gregory Soto and Clemens, the son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens.

With Hall out and Rhys Hoskins sidelined for months with an ACL injury, Clemens will play first base.

There are plenty of new additions to the Phillies' ballpark's menu this season, including "Uncle Charlie's Steaks," named after World Series winning manager Charlie Manuel.

We got a taste of some of the new offerings with Manuel and chef Vonnie Negron.

Citizens Bank Park has been empty for five months, but you can still hear the echoes.

The moments from the Phils' 2022 run to the World Series are still etched in our minds.

Check out this hype video from Pat Gallen!

The Phillies have new tech at the ballpark that they say will get you inside quicker - and you won't have to empty your pockets or your bags.

At the gates, the team installed Evolv Express, an AI-based security screening technology.

"It's frictionless fan screening," said Sal DeAngelis, the Philies' vice president of operations and security. "We just want our fans to simply walk through, you don't have to take anything out of your pocket, out of your bag."

All you have to do is have your ticket open on your phone.

The new tech uses AI to look for signs you have prohibited items and then flags those people to security.

Evolv says Citizens Bank Park is the third Philly sports venue to use the tech.

More info on what bags are allowed and what are prohibited is available on the Phillies' website.

The Phillies have a massive new scoreboard in left field ahead of the 2023 season.

In the video above, check out a timelapse of the scoreboard getting installed.

It's big enough to display over 500 lifesize Phillie Phanatics.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the home opener Friday.

Sirianni is without a doubt set to get a round of applause from the crowd at the Citizens Bank Park. 

Sirianni's Eagles are coming off a year where the Eagles were the No. 1 seed in the NFC and made it to the Super Bowl, where they fell to the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-35.

Sirianni will be joined by third-grader Vincent Ardito a cardiac care patient from Nemours Children's Health, will also throw out one of the ceremonial first pitches.

Aramark recently unveiled new food items at Citizens Bank Park.

There are plenty of new additions to the Phillies' ballpark's menu this season, including "Uncle Charlie's Steaks," named after World Series winning manager Charlie Manuel.

There are also South Philly Disco Fries, topped with roast pork, melted sharp provolone cheese, broccoli rabe and roasted red peppers.

The 2022 National League champion Phillies showed us the Warren C. Giles Trophy, given annually to the pennant winner.

Then they let us hold it! 

And we didn't drop it.

Kane Kalas, son of the late great broadcaster Harry Kalas, has recorded an album of songs his father loved.

The album is called "High Hopes," after a song Harry Kalas loved to sing.

Kane recorded songs by Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra as well as "On the Way to Cape May."

It was released this week just in time for the home opener.

While we missed our shot at an 80-degree opening day due to the threat of severe weather Thursday, conditions aren't bad for Friday.

We're looking at 55 degrees with cloudy skies ahead of the 3:05 p.m. game.

By first pitch, it should be around 60 degrees.

Near the end of the game, winds will be carrying northwest (toward left field) with temps in the high 50s.

Before gametime Friday, the Phillies will have some visitors from above. From 4,500 feet up, to be exact.

Chief Petty Officer John Miller is a U.S. Navy Leap Frog, and will parachute down onto the field at Citizens Bank Park.

"It's the greatest feeling in the world, and being able to do it for a job, I can't complain," he said.

• 10 a.m.: Phillies Team Store Opens
  
• 12:35 p.m.: All Gates Open
• 2:15 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies Begin
• 2:38 p.m.: Phillies introductions
• 2:47 p.m.: Raising of 2022 National League Champions Pennant
• 3:05 p.m.: Play Ball!

There are multiple events happening before the game.

Inside Third Base Plaza, there will be a block party, while in First Base Plaza, you can get a look at the NL Championship Trophy.

Outside Third Base Gate, an artist is creating a mural near the Mike Schmidt statue.