Portland, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs have announced the details of the Opening Day ceremonies set for Thursday, April 14th at 6:00 PM when the Sea Dogs host the Hartford Yard Goats. In honor of the tenth anniversary of the 2006 Eastern League Championship team, former Sea Dogs manager Todd Claus will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

In 2006, Claus led the Sea Dogs to their only Eastern League Championship, defeating the Akron Aeros three games to two in the Eastern League Championship Series. In two seasons as manager for Portland, Claus posted a 148-133 (.527) record, taking the Sea Dogs to the Eastern League Championship Series in both seasons (2005 & 2006). Claus is currently a scout in the Red Sox organization, serving at the Latin American Coordinator and International Crosschecker.

In addition to Claus' appearance, the Bellamy Jazz Band will perform in the Front Plaza at Hadlock Field prior to the game. The Loranger Middle School Band will perform the National Anthem with the South Portland Police Department presenting the colors. The Sea Dogs will also host Portland Recreation Students in a "Read Your Way to Opening Day" parade.

The Hadlock Field gates will open at 4:00 PM with the Opening Ceremonies tentatively scheduled to get underway at 5:40 PM complete with team introductions.

Tickets for all Sea Dogs home games in 2016 are on sale and available at the Sea Dogs ticket office at Hadlock Field, by phone at 207-879-9500, and online at seadogs.com. Tickets range in price from $9.00 to $11.00 for adults and $6.00 to $10.00 for children (16 and under) and seniors (62 and over), with group rates available as well. Book your nine-inning vacation today!