Steve Nehf, The Denver PostInclement weather delayed the start of the Colorado Rockies home opening day game at Coors Field Friday, April 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez #5 embraces the snow just outside of the dugout before the Colorado Rockies home opener against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field April 06, 2018.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies grounds crew use leaf blowers to blow off the snow around the edges of the field on Opening Day against the Atlanta Braves on April 6, 2018 Coors Field in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostEddie Hill, 8, arrives to Coors Field for opening day on April 6, 2018 in Denver. The Colorado Rockies play the Atlanta Braves Friday afternoon for their 25th anniversary.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostVolunteers hand out rally towels to fans before opening day at Coors Field on April 6, 2018 in Denver. The Colorado Rockies play the Atlanta Braves Friday afternoon for their 25th anniversary.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFans try to stay dry and warm in the stairwell, at Coors Field, as they wait for the opening day game to start on April 6, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The game between the Colorado Rockies and the Atlanta Braves was delayed due to snow.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFans warm up around a fire pit, at Coors Field, as they wait for the opening day game to start on April 6, 2018 in Denver. The game between the Colorado Rockies and the Atlanta Braves was delayed due to snow.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostSamantha Hotton has purple lips for opening day at Coors Field on April 6, 2018 in Denver. It was the coldest home opener in history for the Colorado Rockies.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies left fielder Gerardo Parra #8 takes pictures of bags with a dusting of snow on top of them before the Colorado Rockies home opener against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field April 06, 2018.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Rockies warm up as snow falls before opening day at Coors Field on April 6, 2018 in Denver. The Colorado Rockies play the Atlanta Braves Friday afternoon for their 25th anniversary.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostColorado Rockies pitcher Chad Bettis #35 warm up as snow falls before opening day at Coors Field on April 6, 2018 in Denver. The Colorado Rockies play the Atlanta Braves Friday afternoon for their 25th anniversary.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostAtlanta Braves Arodys Vizcaino #38 takes a photo of the snow before opening day at Coors Field on April 6, 2018 in Denver. The Colorado Rockies play the Atlanta Braves Friday afternoon for their 25th anniversary.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAn usher takes a selfie during a snowstorm before the Colorado Rockies home opener against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field April 06, 2018.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostAs is starts to snow crews cover the field before opening day at Coors Field on April 6, 2018 in Denver. The Colorado Rockies play the Atlanta Braves Friday afternoon for their 25th anniversary.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAtlanta Braves pitcher Arodys Vizcaino gets footage of a snowstorm before the Colorado Rockies home opener at Coors Field April 06, 2018.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostRockies fan Brendan Allen is dressed for the weather during the home opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2018 in Denver. The game between the Colorado Rockies and the Atlanta Braves was delayed due to snow.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostFans try to stay dry as they wait for the game to start during opening day at Coors Field on April 6, 2018 in Denver. The Colorado Rockies play the Atlanta Braves Friday afternoon for their 25th anniversary.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostGrounds crew remove the tarp covering the infield after a weather delay for the Colorado Rockies home opener against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field April 06, 2018.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies head ground crew Mark Razum drags the infield for the start of the game with the Atlanta Braves on April 6, 2018 Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Opening Day.
Steve Nehf, The Denver PostCraig Martin of Littleton weathers the delay of the Colorado Rockies home-opening day game at Coors Field Friday, April 6, 2018.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostCrews prepare the field for opening day after a delay, due to snow, at Coors Field on April 6, 2018 in Denver. The Colorado Rockies play the Atlanta Braves Friday afternoon for their 25th anniversary.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies and a the Atlanta Braves stand on the base paths during the national anthem on April 6, 2018 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Opening Day.
John Leyba, The Denver PostOpening Day with the Colorado Rockies and the Atlanta Braves on April 6, 2018 Coors Field in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) heads to the field for Opening Day against the Atlanta Braves on April 6, 2018 Coors Field in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) in his at bat in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves on April 6, 2018 Coors Field in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez #5 dives into third base ahead of the tag by Atlanta Braves Ryan Flaherty #27 in the first inning of the Colorado Rockies home opener at Coors Field April 06, 2018. Atlanta Braves second baseman Ryan Flaherty #27
John Leyba, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) misjudges a hit for a triple by Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) to center field on April 6, 2018 Coors Field in Denver.
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Inclement weather delayed the start of the Colorado Rockies home opening day game at Coors Field Friday, April 6, 2018.
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Getting your player ready...
After a snow delay, the Colorado Rockies faced off against the Atlanta Braves for their season home opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2018.

























