Boston Red Sox announced on Monday that Fenway Park would be open for 100 percent full capacity for fans in time for Memorial Day weekend.
“Thank you, @MassGovernor, for your leadership in allowing us to safely open Fenway Park,” a tweet from the Major League Baseball club in Massachusetts. The post was noted by Fox News. (RELATED: NFL Announces Roger Goodell Is Vaccinated And COVID-19 Protocols Change For NFL Players Who Are ‘Fully Vaccinated’)
Thank you, @MassGovernor, for your leadership in allowing us to safely open Fenway Park. pic.twitter.com/IMuhNeHkuP
— Red Sox (@RedSox) May 17, 2021
The post included a quote from the Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy about the change in policy since the coronavirus pandemic hit. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
“A year ago, the governor and his team set forth a roadmap for the safe reopening of the commonwealth,” the post read. “It is because of the administration’s steadfast leadership and intentional planning that we are now able to lift restrictions and limits put into place over 15 months ago to keep our community safe.”
A second post from the Boston club included a thank you to the city’s mayor. (RELATED: Eagles To Welcome Fans Back To Stadium In Limited Capacity During Pandemic)
“We are thankful to @MayorKimJaney for the opportunity to welcome fans home,” it read.
We are thankful to @MayorKimJaney for the opportunity to welcome fans home. pic.twitter.com/HIg6u1yAFB
— Red Sox (@RedSox) May 17, 2021
“Can’t wait to welcome you home!” a final tweet from the Red Sox read, along with a link about where fans can get tickets.
Can’t wait to welcome you home!
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— Red Sox (@RedSox) May 17, 2021
The outlet noted, the club will be one of the first MLB teams to play to a full house. The Texas Rangers played to a packed 100% capacity stadium for its home opener and the Atlanta Braves were the first baseball team to go to full capacity full-time on May 7. (RELATED: MLB Caves To Pressure, Moves All Star Game Out Of Atlanta)
Other clubs like the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Nationals, and Arizona Diamondbacks, have all announced plans to go to full capacity following COVID-19 restrictions.