We should be taking ourselves out to the ballgame today, buying peanuts and Cracker Jacks, and not caring if we ever go back.
But major league ballparks across the country — including Truist Park — will be empty on opening day, a result of the growing coronavirus pandemic.
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Franchises and fans are trying to make the most of the situation, sharing promotions and thoughts on Twitter using the hashtag #OpeningDayAtHome.
Instead of playing the Arizona Diamondbacks, for example, the Braves will stream a game at 3 p.m., encouraging fans to put on their gear and watch.
Like you, we wish we were taking the field today!
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 26, 2020
In honor of #OpeningDayAtHome, throw on your Braves gear & tune in as we stream a game at 3pm ET!#ForTheA pic.twitter.com/xJoNIgszmX
See you at 3pm ET tomorrow! https://t.co/vT6ZNMyFfs
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) March 25, 2020
You already know the Kline house is reppin! #OpeningDayAtHome | #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/wX91njRSOv
— Victoria Kline (@VictoriaDKline) March 26, 2020
Just gonna have this blaring in the background of all my conference calls/video meetings today. Apologize in advance. #ForTheA #ChopOn https://t.co/5tVeaJ5hbe
— Will Dodd (@Will_Dodd) March 26, 2020
Did you honestly believe God would allow opening day to happen if Julio Teheran is not the opening day starter for the Atlanta Braves?
— Tim Powell (@bigtimetimmygym) March 26, 2020
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Players are, of course, feeling all the feels today and recently.
Happy Opening Day. I miss you Baseball. pic.twitter.com/hvkE5vjtAx
— Will Smith (@White_Willy13) March 26, 2020
Missing this 💔 pic.twitter.com/SAQ6uvyx7V
— Ronald Acuna Jr (@ronaldacunajr24) March 24, 2020
We are definitely #ForTheA, but we acknowledge not everyone in Atlanta is a diehard Braves fan. So here’s a roundup of what other teams and their followers are posting:
Even though we’re apart, we can come together. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/1x9VCifRje
— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2020
All day long we’ll be giving away special items!
— Houston Astros (@astros) March 26, 2020
Tune in on the hour, every hour, and RETWEET to win! #OpeningDayAtHome #ForTheH pic.twitter.com/WMius6USOF
"Opening Day may be postponed, but unity, hope and community don't have to be."#OpeningDayAtHome (via @MLB) pic.twitter.com/nNeyHzuToj
— ESPN (@espn) March 26, 2020
Last couple of weeks have been hard enough withOUT the idea of no ⚾️ sinking in. When it’s finally here, Opening Day will mean this stage of the pandemic is behind us & we can begin to rebuild & get our country back on its feet. Missing my @astros fam on this #OpeningDayAtHome.
— Julia Morales (@JuliaMorales) March 26, 2020
Enjoy #OpeningDayAtHome. I've got your seats saved for you when we're back. pic.twitter.com/P3rzSb1QJe
— T.C. Bear (@TC_00) March 26, 2020
I’ll just pretend I’m at GABP...sigh@Reds #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/SvIgwNSLKq
— Jen Moran (@JMENMO) March 26, 2020
We're going to get through this together 💙 - @RGrich15 #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/ZlNaf5uIZK
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 26, 2020
Tailgating in my garage for @Brewers #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/DtV6ETOdRE
— 👩💻 ⚾ ☹️ (@goldgiraffes) March 26, 2020
I know we all thought we’d be watching baseball today. There’s nothing quite like that Opening Day excitement. It stinks not having it. No way around that. But when we do get it eventually it’s going to be that much sweeter. A brighter day is coming. #OpeningDayAtHome
— Ryan Ruocco (@RyanRuocco) March 26, 2020
A letter from the Commissioner to baseball fans on #OpeningDayAtHome. pic.twitter.com/3CEJwDFSIO
— MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2020
This is a real #OpeningDay hero! Thank you for your selfless efforts. #LGM #OpeningDayAtHome https://t.co/Mf9Xua6Lar
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 26, 2020
Check on a baseball fan today. #OpeningDayAtHome pic.twitter.com/wCZ7tCwacR
— Zach Haile (@Zaile17) March 26, 2020
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