What Is an Opening Day

: the first of a sequence of days related by some common factor the opening day of deer season a baseball park filled on opening day.

Why is there an off day after opening day?

By building in a one-day break between the first and second games, MLB gives teams a chance to postpone the opener without upsetting ticket-holders. That’s important when you’re starting the season in early April, when it’s still winter in northern parts of the country.

When was the first opening day?

The first Opening Day, also the first game played in the National League, was on April 22, 1876.

Marcus Vance

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