DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Brent Doeden, aka 'Captain Earthman', center, is welcomed by old friends as he arrives to Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Doedan, a longtime popular beer vendor at Coors Field, has terminal brain cancer and this maybe his last Opening Day. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Opening day bases in the Colorado Rockies dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Colorado Rockies batting practice before the opening day game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Colorado Rockies batting practice before the opening day game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Hailey 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. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Cindy Torreslorett takes a photo of Brent 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, Colorado. Doedan, a longtime popular beer vendor at Coors Field, has terminal brain cancer and this maybe his last Opening Day. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Brent Doeden, aka 'Captain Earthman', gets a hug from Diana Barrett as he and his wife Becky Scharfenberg, left, arrive to Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Doedan, a longtime popular beer vendor at Coors Field, has terminal brain cancer and this maybe his last Opening Day. Barrett said, she has been ordering beers from him since 2000. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Lisa Bennetts, left, and Jessica Gentner arrive at Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener, on April 7, 2017 in Denver. (RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Brent 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, Colorado. Doedan, a longtime popular beer vendor at Coors Field, has terminal brain cancer and this maybe his last Opening Day. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #31 throws the first pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers on opening day at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: A grounds crew member paints the third base line for the opening day game against the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
F-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. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Colorado Rockies batting practice before the opening day game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado 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. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Colorado 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, Colorado. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: The Colorado Rockies dugout acknowledges a Coast Guard during a military march around the field for pre-game ceremonies on opening day at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon #19 greets manager Bud Black during pre-game ceremonies for opening day at Coors Field April 7, 2017 in Denver. (Andy Cross, The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Josh Pugh of Denver shows his allegiance on his mohawk during the Colorado Rockies' home opener at Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Brent 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, Colorado. Doedan, a longtime popular beer vendor at Coors Field, has terminal brain cancer and this maybe his last Opening Day. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Brent 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, Colorado. Doedan, a longtime popular beer vendor at Coors Field, has terminal brain cancer and this maybe his last Opening Day. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Brent 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, Colorado. Doedan, a longtime popular beer vendor at Coors Field, has terminal brain cancer and this maybe his last Opening Day. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Artist paint a Rockies logo outside Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener, on April 7, 2017 in Denver. (RJ Sangosti, The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Josh Pugh of Denver shows his allegiance on his mohawk during the Colorado Rockies' home opener at Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Los Angeles Dodgers fan Jimmy Baro, right, shacks his hand despite their differences. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Peddler Jose Olmos pushes his cart of good near Coors Field during the home opener for the Colorado Rockies, on April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Brent Doeden, aka 'Captain Earthman', center, is welcomed by old friends as he arrives to Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies' home opener Coors Field, on April 7, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. Doedan, a longtime popular beer vendor at Coors Field, has terminal brain cancer and this maybe his last Opening Day. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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Getting your player ready...
What’s it like to be at Opening Day? Well, it’s a little bit country (fresh air, American flags, sports) and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll (smacking the crap out of a cowhide ball with a piece of a tree).
Really, it’s hard to put into words. (Although another one of our writers.) Instead, just take a gander at these photos, beamed straight from Coors Field to your computer.
