The first home run in the new Citizens Bank Park was hit by Bobby Abreu
This Date in Baseball, April 12 - Phillies Bobby Abreu hits the first home run in the new Citizens Bank Park. This Date In Baseball: April 12, April 13, is the anniversary of the opening day of the park's opening season. Abreut hit the first homer in the park in April 2013.
Ex-Phillies manager Charlie Manuel throws opening-day pitch in 1st visit to Citizens Bank Park since stroke. Manuel suffered a stroke in September. Manuel threw the first pitch on opening day in his first visit to the park since he was manager of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Ex-Phillies manager Charlie Manuel throws first pitch at Citizens Bank Park. Manuel threw the first pitch on opening day in his first visit to the park since he suffered a stroke in September. Manuel has not been in charge of the Philadelphia Phillies since he was forced to retire from management in September after suffering a stroke.