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It’s Cardinals Opening Day. Jordan Walker is in the lineup; Wainwright sang the anthem

Jueves 30 de Marzo del 2023

It’s Cardinals Opening Day. Jordan Walker is in the lineup; Wainwright sang the anthem

The St. Louis Cardinals open their 2023 MLB season at home on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The St. Louis Cardinals open their 2023 MLB season at home on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

The St. Louis Cardinals open their 2023 MLB season at home on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

While the game's official start time is 3:10 p.m., fans are already downtown at Busch Stadium. Jordan Walker will be making his MLB debut at right field, batting eighth in the lineup.

Wainwright sings

Cardinals pitcher and country music artist Adam Wainwright took to the mic to sing the U.S. national anthem in his final opening day as a player. In addition to his duties on the mound, Wainwright moonlights as a country music singer, performing at events for his charity "Big League Impact." 

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Fan scenes from 2023 Cardinals opening day

Action from inside Busch Stadium

First Pitch: Cardinals make 2023 debut with lineup filled with familiar and fresh faces

In today’s 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman” video, Ben Hochman shares the five best things about Cardinals’ opening day from The Siteman Cancer Center Studios. Also, a happy birthday shoutout to MC Hammer! And, as always, Hochman picks a random St. Louis Cards card from the hat. “Ten Hochman” is brought to you by Window Nation!

Check back with stltoday.com during and after the game for more coverage of the St. Louis Cardinals.

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St. Louis Cardinals manager talks with media representatives on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Busch Stadium the day before the start of the MLB season. Video by Carter Chapley

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