Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMelanie O'Boyle from Nebraska celebrates making it to opening day of the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBaseball fans gather on the main concourse for opening day baseball featuring the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies manager Bud Black pitches batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers for opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) comes off the field after warmups for batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers for opening day at Coors Field April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fans celebrate opening day on Blake St. by Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostLisa Alman, left, and her son Cameron Morse arrive at Coors Field for opening day of the Colorado Rockies in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostA Colorado Rockies staff member opens the gate for fans during opening day at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCOVID-19 protocol signs greet baseball fans as they enter the main entrance to Coors Field before the home opener game against the Los Angeles Dodgers April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostStella Boulier, 4, center, holds hands with her parents, Shaun, left, and Tawnya, right, on opening day against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 01, 2021. Stella said her favorite Rockies player is "Chuck Nazty." (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostTawnya Boulier, left, and her husband, Shaun, hold hands with their daughter, Stella, 4, on their way to their seats before the the Rockies home opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostThe score board displays COVID-19 precautions during opening day for the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fans take socially distanced seats during opening day of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMarygrace Seward, 11, of Evergreen celebrates her 11th birthday with the Colorado Rockies during opening day at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostBaseball fans are heading to their seats during opening day for the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA grounds crew member paints the first base line before the Colorado Rockies played the Los Angeles Dodgers on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostFrontline workers wave the flag for opening day for the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (27) celebrates opening day of the season with his teammates at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies player introductions before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fans celebrate opening day at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Rockies German Marquez (48) throws the first pitch of the season against Los Angeles Dodger Mookie Bettsat (50) in the 1st inning of opening day at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostSimon Woods, 5, front left, heads to his seat with his mother Laura during opening day for the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fans wear masks during opening day of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Rockies fans take socially distanced seats during opening day of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Josh Fuentes (8) throws to first base for a double play against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) pitching against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies second baseman Chris Owings (12) hits a triple against Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) in the third inning on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies second baseman Chris Owings (12) heads to home plate and scores on a hit by Colorado Rockies left fielder Raimel Tapia (15) in the 6th inning on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies second baseman Chris Owings (12) steals second base against Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux (9) in the 6th nning on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies left fielder Raimel Tapia (15) heads to first on an infield single scoring Colorado Rockies second baseman Chris Owings (12) against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 6th inning on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (35) out at home plate against Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) in the 6th inning on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (35) points upward after hitting a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 6th inning on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (25) scores at home plate against Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) in the 7th inning on a wild pitch by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson (40) on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) heads to home plate and scores on a wild pitch by Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (40) in the 7th inning on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard (52) points to Colorado Rockies second baseman Chris Owings (12) after Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) lined out to Owings to end the game in the 9th inning on opening day at Coors Field April 01, 2021.
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Melanie O'Boyle from Nebraska celebrates making it to opening day of the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
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By Hyoung Chang | hchang@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Colorado Rockies host the Los Angeles Dodgers for opening day in Denver on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Fans are coming back to Coors Field for the first time since 2019 after the coronavirus pandemic led to the gates being closed all of last year.
With a capacity variance of 42.6% (21,363 of 50,144), the opener against the Dodgers will feel different for fans used to packing the stadium for LoDo’s annual holiday.
