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Yanks Open Stadium, Then Get Clobbered

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 16, 2009 8:32 PM CDT

(Newser) – The New York Yankees pulled out all the stops in pregame ceremonies today to christen their new $1.5 billion stadium. Then they went and ruined things by playing baseball. The Indians routed the Yankees 10-2 after putting up nine runs in the 7th inning, the Daily News reports. "It's not how you want to start out a new stadium, but one game is not going to make the history of this Yankee Stadium or this year," said manager Joe Girardi.

Fans arrive at the new Yankee Stadium for the first regular season game. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Hip hop artist Jay-Z watches the New York Yankees play the Cleveland Indians. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Kelly Clarkson sings the national anthem. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Yogi Berra is embraced by Yankees catcher Jose Molina after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia (52) throws the first pitch. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

The Cleveland Indians play the Yankees at the first regular season game at the new Yankee Stadium on Thursday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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