Hometown favorites on display at Mariners 2013 Opening Night

SEATTLE-- The winning-est pitcher in Seattle Mariners history will join local band Pickwick, the Lakewood Police Department and other area favorites as part o the Seattle Mariners' home opener.

Opening night festivities start at 4:40 p.m. Monday at Safeco Field when the Mariners take on the Houston Astros. Game time is 7:10 p.m.

Former Seattle Mariners pitcher Jamie Moyer will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and Seattle band Pickwick will start the pregame festivities by performing three of their songs.

Other highlights for opening night include:


    On April 11, Safeco will hold "Supreme Court," a special, expanded version the King's Court in celebration of pitcher Felix Hernandez's first home start of the season.

    Tickets to both games are still available here.