Phillies honor Kelce, Cox with first-pitch honors
Former Philadelphia Eagles players Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox are taking the field again ... kind of.
Jason Kelce announced on the “New Heights” podcast that he co-hosts with his brother, Travis, that he and Cox will throw out the first pitch Saturday when the Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves. The game starts at 4:05 p.m.
“Dude, I’m throwing out a pitch. Me and Fletcher Cox so we’ll see how it goes,” Jason said on the podcast. “My elbow doesn’t work anymore so I think Cox will have to do it.”
What else is going on at Citizens Bank Park?
Along with Kelce and Cox showing up for the first pitch on Saturday, other events are coming during the first homestand.
● On Saturday, fans 15 and older will receive a “The Fightins” T-shirt, and a block party will be held at the Budweiser Batters Eye Bar.
● On Easter Sunday, fans will receive a 2024 schedule magnet.
● On Tuesday, when the Phillies host the Cincinnati Reds, it’s Hatfield Phillies Franks BOGO Night. Fans can purchase two hot dogs for the price of one. The promotion replaces the Dollar Dog Night.
Phillies celebrating 20th anniversary of Citizens Bank Park
The Philadelphia Phillies are celebrating the anniversary with a series of events and promotions during the season.
Events honoring the anniversary will include:
● The Phillies will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first game at Citizens Bank Park on April 12, exactly 20 years after the inaugural game at the stadium. The inaugural game’s starting pitcher, Randy Wolf, will throw out the first pitch.
● The 20th-anniversary celebrations will continue on Citizens Businessperson’s Specials (May 8, May 23, June 19 and July 31) and culminate on Toyota Phillies Alumni Day (Aug. 18) with an onfield pregame event.
● Phillies Charities will host a 20th anniversary Online Auction, which will run until April 7. Among the items featured are signed memorabilia from players throughout CBP history including a Chase Utley signed paver from Ashburn Alley, Jim Thome bobblehead and Bryce Harper’s home jersey. You can bid at phillies.com/auctions.