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Introduction

  • Season Start: ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball began its 13th season on March 31 in Anaheim, where the Angels hosted the Indians.

  • Commentators: Jon Miller and Joe Morgan provided commentary for the game.

  • Broadcast Channel: The game was broadcast on ESPN2 due to a scheduling conflict with the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship Game.

  • New Features: ESPN introduced a tripleheader on Wednesdays, featuring an afternoon game.

  • Regular Games: There was a regular game on Monday nights and a tripleheader on Opening Day, April 1.

  • Holiday Coverage: Comprehensive coverage was provided on Memorial Day (May 27), July 4, and Labor Day (September 2).

  • Pennant race: Extensive coverage of the pennant race was provided in September, culminating on the final day of the season with live broadcasts and look-ins of as many pertinent games as possible.

Commentators [1]

  • Jon Miller: Served as the play-by-play commentator.

  • Joe Morgan: Provided color commentary.

  • Tenure: Both commentators had been with Sunday Night Baseball since its inception in 1990.

  • End of Era: Their 21-year run ended in 2010, with Morgan's contract not being renewed.

  • Legacy: Both commentators were highly respected, with Miller receiving the Baseball Hall of Fame's 2010 Ford C. Frick Award and Morgan being a two-time National League MVP.

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Broadcast Details [1]

  • Channel: The 13th season opener was broadcast on ESPN2.

  • Reason: The change was due to a scheduling conflict with the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship Game.

  • Regular Channel: Typically, Sunday Night Baseball games are broadcast on ESPN.

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New Features [1]

  • Tripleheader Wednesdays: ESPN introduced a tripleheader on Wednesdays, featuring an afternoon game.

  • Purpose: This was likely aimed at increasing viewership and providing more comprehensive coverage of the season.

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Regular Games [1]

  • Monday Nights: There was a regular game scheduled on Monday nights.

  • Opening Day: A tripleheader was scheduled on Opening Day, April 1.

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Holiday Coverage [1]

  • Memorial Day: Comprehensive coverage on May 27.

  • July 4: Special broadcasts and coverage.

  • Labor Day: Extensive coverage on September 2.

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Pennant Race Coverage [1]

  • September Coverage: Extensive coverage of the pennant race was provided in September.

  • Final Day: Live broadcasts and look-ins of as many pertinent games as possible on the final day of the season.

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