Droves of loyal fans donned parkas and ski hats to support the Red Sox at their 117th home opener today, where temperatures only reached the low 40s and a brutal wind cut through the Fenway Park bleachers.
Despite the wintry weather, fans were thrilled to welcome the Sox home, who got a red hot start to the season on the road.
“It’s wonderful, it’s a holiday,” said fan Marilyn Deedy of Princeton. “Once Fenway opens, Spring has sprung.”
The Sox entered Fenway Opening Day with a 5-1 record, setting expectations high for fans.
“We are going to the World Series, we’re going to take it in four games,” said Fenway local and season ticker holder Tony McCormick.