BOSTON (WPRI) — After starting the season on a seven-game road trip, the Boston Red Sox are finally back home. The Red Sox return to Fenway Park on Friday for their home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Thousands of fans filed into Fenway for the game, which marks the start of Boston' s 114th season at the historic ballpark. Watch: Sam and Mike preview Red Sox home opener (Story continues below.) It's a beautiful day for baseball, with the forecast calling for partly sunny skies and highs in the 60s. It's been three years since the Sox played October baseball, and the team is looking to end its postseason drought this year. ALSO READ: Garrett Crochet agrees to $170 million, 6-year deal with Red Sox Before the first pitch, members of the 1975 Red Sox were brought on the field to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their American League pennant victory. They honored franchise Hall of Famer Luis Tiant, who was an important member of that club. He died last October at 83 years old. The pregame festivities also included player introductions, a presentation of the colors, a flyover, and the national anthem performed by the Boston Arts Academy "Treble Allstars." First pitch was at 2:10 p.m. Stay with 12 News for coverage from Fenway Park throughout the day both on air and right here on WPRI.com. Mel DaSilva/WPRI-TVMike Uva/WPRI-TVMel DaSilva/WPRI-TVMel DaSilva/WPRI-TVMel DaSilva/WPRI-TVMel DaSilva/WPRI-TV Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less