Opening Day across the country
Photos from Major League Baseball teams’ Opening Day games across the country.
- Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of an opening day baseball game in Baltimore, Monday, April 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
- Neal Moorhouse of Brooklyn Park, who calls himself Carne Cabeza (translation: Meathead), poses for a photo with Elizabeth McNaught, left, and Kaitlyn Gambino, right, both of Annapolis, outside Pickles Pub on the Orioles opening day for the 2017 season. (Amy Davis / The Baltimore Sun)
- Colorado Rockies’ Tony Wolters (14) scores on a throwing error by Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jett Bandy, right, during the seventh inning of an opening day baseball game Monday, April 3, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
- Milwaukee Brewers’ Jesus Aguilar (24) and Jonathan Villar score on a double by Eric Thames, not shown, against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning of an opening day baseball game Monday, April 3, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
- Colorado Rockies’ Gerardo Parra is tagged out at home plate by Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jett Bandy during the seventh inning of an opening day baseball game Monday, April 3, 2017, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
- Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers to the plate in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox on opening day at Fenway Park, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
- A giant American flag is unfurled on the field during the national anthem before the start of an opening day baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
- United States Navy sailor gather a giant American flag covering the baseball diamond during the opening day ceremony of a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins in Washington, Monday, April 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
- Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during an opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins, at Nationals Park, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
- Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) greets his teammates during pregame ceremonies before an opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins, at Nationals Park, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
- Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, right, talks to teammate relief pitcher Brad Ziegler, left, after replacing Junichi Tazawa during the eighth inning of the opening day baseball game against the Washington Nationals Miami Marlins in Washington, Monday, April 3, 2017. Nationals won 4-2. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
- New York Mets Wilmer Flores (4), right, slides safely into home in front of Atlanta Braves catcher Tyler Flowers (25) during the seventh inning of an opening day baseball game at Citi Field, Monday, April 3, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
- Baltimore Orioles’ Adam Jones high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring on a double by Mark Trumbo in the third inning of an opening day baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Baltimore, Monday, April 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
- Groundskeepers roll up an orange carpet for members of the Baltimore Orioles after they were introduced before an opening day baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Baltimore, Monday, April 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
- Brandon Phillips #4 of the Atlanta Braves makes the out as Travis d’Arnaud #18 of the New York Mets slides into second in the seventh inning during Opening Day on April 3, 2017 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- Manny Machado #13 of the Baltimore Orioles looks on after flying out against the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning in their Opening Day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- Kevin Pillar #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays cannot make a catch on a hit by Seth Smith #12 of the Baltimore Orioles (not pictured) during the third inning in their Opening Day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- J.J. Hardy #2 of the Baltimore Orioles runs out first base as he is called out against the Toronto Blue Jays during their Opening Day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- Starting pitcher Kevin Gausman #39 of the Baltimore Orioles works the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during their Opening Day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- Josh Donaldson #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays cannot make a play in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles during their Opening Day game at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
- Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox enters the game during the ninth inning of the opening day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park on April 3, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
- Matt Barnes #68 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after allowing three runs during the seventh inning of the opening day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park on April 3, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
- Fans file into Great American Ballpark before the start of the Philadelphia Phillies against the Cincinnati Reds on Opening Day for both team at Great American Ball Park on April 3, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
- Scott Feldman #37 of the Cincinnati Reds throws the first pitch of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day for both teams at Great American Ball Park on April 3, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
- Adnely Hechavaria #3 of the Miami Marlins turns a double play as Ryan Zimmerma #11 of the Washington Nationals slides into second base in the Opening Day game against the Miami Marlins on April 3, 2017 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Washington won the game 4-2. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
- Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals hits a home run against the Miami Marlins in the sixth inning of the opening day game at Nationals Park on April 3, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
- Manger Ned Yost #3 of the Kansas City Royals and manager Paul Molitor #4 of the Minnesota Twins shake hands before the Opening Day game on April 3, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
- Danny Duffy #41 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of the Opening Day game on April 3, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)