National anthem: Tony Award-nominated actor Christopher Jackson, who originated the role of George Washington in "Hamilton."

Ceremonial first pitch: Davey Johnson’s widow, Susan, will escort Jeremiah Allen, Johnson’s stepson, and Kai Casebolt, Johnson’s grandson, to the mound for ceremonial first pitches. Darryl Strawberry and Mookie Wilson, both of whom played for Johnson, will catch the pitches.

Actual first pitch: Scheduled for 1:10 p.m. by the Mets' Freddy Peralta, who gets the Opening Day start against Pittsburgh's reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes.

"God Bless America" in 7th-inning stretch: NYPD Detective Brianna Fernandez.

Veteran of the Game: Arthur Grabiner, 100, served in Navy in the Pacific during World War II.

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