WSAZ on hand for season opener at new MU baseball stadium

Published: Mar. 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM EST|Updated: Mar. 1, 2024 at 8:06 AM EST

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Friday marked opening day at the new Marshall University baseball stadium, and WSAZ will be on hand for special live coverage.

Our special aired from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 1, on WSAZ NewsChannel 3. Sports Director Keith Morehouse and other WSAZ talent were a part of the coverage at the brand-new Jack Cook Field.

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WSAZ celebrates opening day at Jack Cook Field at Marshall University in Huntington
WSAZ celebrates opening day at Jack Cook Field at Marshall University in Huntington(Alyssa Hannahs | WSAZ)

The Thundering Herd took on the Manhattan Jaspers from New York.

Marshall wins season baseball opener at Jack Cook Field

Marshall defeated Manhattan 3-0.

This was the schedule leading up to the big game:

- 2 p.m. – Gates open

- 2:35 p.m. – Be in your seats for the Opening Day Pre-game Ceremony

- 2:50 p.m. – Honorary Starting 9 takes the field

- 2:55 p.m. – First Pitch/Rick Reed

- 3:07 p.m. – Herd Baseball Intro Video and Starting Lineup

- 3:09 p.m. – National Anthem being performed by The Voice contestant Rachel Messer, Woodman Life’s Big American Flag Display, Bill Noe Flight School Flyover

- 3:12 p.m. – First Pitch

WSAZ celebrates opening day at Jack Cook Field at Marshall University in Huntington
WSAZ celebrates opening day at Jack Cook Field at Marshall University in Huntington(Alyssa Hannahs | WSAZ)

For some of our previous coverage >>> Marshall baseball stadium on pace to be ready for home opener