Kyle Freeland throws his first pitch during the Colorado Rockies' home opener at Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFans hangout on the roof top bar at Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener, on April 7, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostJets fly over Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener, on April 7, 2017 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostHailey Nunn, 9, from Grand Junction Colorado, enjoys an obligatory hot dog in the stands for the Colorado Rockies home opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostBrent Doeden, aka 'Captain Earthman', and his wife Becky Scharfenberg arrive to Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver. Doedan, a longtime popular beer vendor at Coors Field, has terminal brain cancer and this may be his last Opening Day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fan Diana Obstfeld, of Westminster, poses for a portrait outside of Coors Field before the Colorado Rockies home opener on March 7, 2017 in Denver. The Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 25th season of baseball in Denver. Obstfeld has come to 10 Colorado Rockies home openers.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostPeddler Jose Olmos pushes his cart of good near Coors Field during the home opener for the Colorado Rockies, on April 7, 2017 in Denver. The Rockies will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLisa Bennetts, left, and Jessica Gentner arrive at Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener, on April 7, 2017 in Denver. The Rockies will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostBrent Doeden, aka 'Captain Earthman', and his wife Becky Scharfenberg arrive to Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver. Doedan, a longtime popular beer vendor at Coors Field, has terminal brain cancer and this maybe his last Opening Day.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostF-16c flyover by the 120th Fighter Squadron Buckley Air Force Base during pre-game ceremonies for opening day at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fan Diana Barrett, poses for a portrait outside of Coors Field before the Colorado Rockies home opener on March 7, 2017 in Denver. The Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 25th season of baseball in Denver. Barrett has come to 17 Colorado Rockies home openers.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies batting practice before the opening day game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostBruce Roth arrive Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener, on April 7, 2017 in Denver. The Rockies will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostJosh Pugh of Denver shows his allegiance on his mohawk during the Colorado Rockies' home opener at Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver. Los Angeles Dodgers fan Jimmy Baro, right, shakes his hand despite their differences.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostColorado Rockies ground crew members Brian Distler, left, Paul Sheffield, middle, and and Jon Larson, right, work on painting the Opening Day emblem on the field as they prepare Coors Field for opening day for the Colorado Rockies on March 6, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostGround crews work to get Coors Field ready for opening day for the Colorado Rockies on March 6, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fan Aubrey Waechter, of Fort Collins, poses for a portrait outside of Coors Field before the Colorado Rockies home opener on March 7, 2017 in Denver. The Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 25th season of baseball in Denver. Waechter has come to 5 Colorado Rockies home openers.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBetsy Marmol, left, and Jeremy Lucero, stock shelves with Colorado Rockies merchandise at Coors Field as they and the stadium get ready for opening day for the Colorado Rockies on March 6, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCrews with the City of Denver Public Works paint purple Colorado Rockies' initials on Blake street in preparation for opening day for the Colorado Rockies on March 6, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostFrom left to right Marty Lucero, in back, Johnathon Lunas, left, and Alfredo Corrugedo, right, with the City of Denver Public Works, paint purple Colorado Rockies' initials on Blake street in preparation for opening day for the Colorado Rockies on March 6, 2017 in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostCrews, with Denver Public Works, paint a purple stripe, along Blake Street, outside Coors Field, on April 6, 2017 in Denver. The stripe to the celebrate Opening Day for the Colorado Rockies.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fans Ellie Peoples, 6, left and her brother Fin, 8, right, pose for a portrait outside of Coors Field before the Colorado Rockies home opener on March 7, 2017 in Denver. The Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 25th season of baseball in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostThe Colorado Rockies lineup for the start of the game during the home opener at Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #31 pitching against the Los Angeles Dodgers for opening day at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver. Rockies won 2-1.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Dustin Garneau #13 hits a solo home-run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning for opening day at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fan Michael Gifford, 12, poses for a portrait outside of Coors Field before the Colorado Rockies home opener on March 7, 2017 in Denver. The Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 25th season of baseball in Denver. Gifford has come to 11 Colorado Rockies home openers. He said he has come to every season opening game since he was a baby with his parents.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies manager Bud Black waves to the crowd during introductions before the opening day game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #31 on the mound in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on opening day at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #31, second from left, gets congratulatory hugs from players and coaches including manager Bud Black after a successful outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers on opening day at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver. Rockies won 2-1.
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Kyle Freeland throws his first pitch during the Colorado Rockies' home opener at Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver.
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The Colorado Rockies’ 25th home opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver.



























