Phillies 2013 Home Opener Against Kansas City Royals, Open 2013 Season in Atlanta

Major League Baseball has released it's 2013 schedule.

The Philadelphia Phillies will hold it's Opening Day Friday, April 5th against the Kansas City Royals.

The game is scheduled for 4:05 p.m.

The team will open the season in Atlanta against the Braves four days earlier on Monday, April 1st.

With the Houston Astros moving to the American League and becoming a member of the AL West, interleague play will be throughout the season.

The Phillies will host: the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Kansas City Royals. The team will travel to four American League cities including: Boston, Cleveland, Detroit and Minnesota.

Many times for these 2013 games are to be determined.

The Phillies will end the 2013 season with a six game road trip against the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves September 23-29.

For more information visit: phillies.com.