Colorado Rockies fan Jessica Falconer watches the action during the Rockies’ home opener against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies crowd The Rooftop party deck during the Rockies’ home opener against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Carey Sanchez sports a decretive Colorado Rockies jacket featuring pins from many opening days during the Rockies’ home opener against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
The Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals take the field before the game at Coors Field for the Rockies home opener on April 06, 2023. (File Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Ten-year-old Sasha Filipchuk lost her arm and barely survived when her family was leaving Kyiv Oblast in March. Russian troops shelled their car killing her stepfather. Filipchuk was honored during the first pitch ceremony at the Colorado Rockies Home Opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2023 in Denver. Filipchuk came to the USA to get a prosthetic arm from Arrow Electronic. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Ten-year-old Sasha Filipchuk lost her arm and barely survived when her family was leaving Kyiv Oblast in March. Russian troops shelled their car killing her stepfather. Filipchuk was honored during the first pitch ceremony at the Colorado Rockies Home Opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2023 in Denver. Filipchuk came to the USA to get a prosthetic arm from Arrow Electronic. Filipchuk held the baseball in her new arm. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Ten-year-old Sasha Filipchuk lost her arm and barely survived when her family was leaving Kyiv Oblast in March. Russian troops shelled their car killing her stepfather. Filipchuk was honored during the first pitch ceremony at the Colorado Rockies Home Opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2023 in Denver. Filipchuk came to the USA to get a prosthetic arm from Arrow Electronic. Filipchuk gets a signed ball from Colorado Rockies catcher Brian Serven (6) before the game. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies DH Charlie Blackmon (19), center, stretches before batting practice ahead of the game against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field during the Rockies home opener April 06, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies right fielder Kris Bryant (23) at Coors Field before the home opener against the Washington Nationals April 06, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Baseballs are ready at Coors Field for the Rockies home opener April 06, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Batting helmets are ready for action as the Colorado Rockies have their 2023 home opener at Coors Field against the Washington Nationals on April 6, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black before taking on the Washington Nationals in the home opener at Coors Field April 06, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies center fielder Yonathan Daza (2) shows a little skin as the Rockies take on the Washington Nationals for their 2023 home opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Banners hang supporting the Colorado Rockies during the Rockies’ home opener against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies fan David Archuleta houses a Coors Banquet during the Rockies’ home opener against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Carey Sanchez sports a decretive Colorado Rockies jacket featuring pins from many opening days during the Rockies’ home opener against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
The Colorado Rockies host the Washington Nationals for their 2023 Home Opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2023 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Brothers and Colorado Rockies fans Miguel and Diego Gonzalez kick it on the party deck during the Rockies’ home opener against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies fan Charlene Hamlet sports a team sticker on her smiling face during the Rockies’ home opener against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Kyle Freeland of the Colorado Rockies pitches to Alex Call (17) of the Washington Nationals during the Rockies’ home opener at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies left fielder Jurickson Profar (29) hits a single against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Coors Field during the Rockies home opener April 06, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) tagged out at second by Colorado Rockies second baseman Ryan McMahon (24) on a steal in the third inning at Coors Field during the Rockies home opener April 06, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) looks out of the dugout as his team host the Washington Nationals for their 2023 Home Opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2023 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) pops up as Rockies takes on the Washington Nationals for their 2023 home opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies center fielder Yonathan Daza (2) walks the dugout as the Rockies take on the Washington Nationals for their 2023 Home Opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2023, in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black pats Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (21) after pulling him in the 7th inning against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field during the Rockies home opener April 06, 2023. Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (35) on the mound awaiting Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence (61). (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies closer Pierce Johnson (36) pitching in the 9th inning against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field during the Rockies home opener on April 06, 2023. The Rockies won, 1-0. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies closer Pierce Johnson (36) reacts after defeating the Washington Nationals 1-0 at Coors Field for the Rockies home opener April 06, 2023. Rockies won 1-0. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black (10) gets a 1-0 win over the Washington Nationals during the 2023 Home Opener at Coors Field on April 6, 2023 in Denver. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
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Colorado Rockies fan Jessica Falconer watches the action during the Rockies’ home opener against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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The Colorado Rockies host the Washington Nationals for opening day at Coors Field in Denver on Thursday, April 6, 2023.































