It’s a tradition that goes along with Patriots’ Day — the holiday celebrated in six states including Massachusetts that remembers the beginning of the American Revolutionary War — and the Boston Marathon, which takes place on that holiday.
The Boston Red Sox play a game in the morning. This year, they’ll be facing the Los Angeles Angels at 11:10 a.m. Eastern.
If you’re here, you may be wondering: Why do the Sox do that? And how long has that been a thing?
We have answers. Per Mass Live, back in 1959, the Red Sox “convinced the American League that they should have a home game on Patriots’ Day every year.”
And the early start time? The 11 a.m.-ish time has been standard since 1972. But why? Is it so fans can cheer on the late runners after the game?
There you have it!
