Colorado Rockies fans gather at Coors Field for the opening day game against Tampa Bay in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Colorado Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill (47) blows a bubble with his gum as he leans over the railing of the dugout before the game starts at Coors Field in Denver on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)- Colorado Rockies fan Heber Gordillo, in his custom Colorado Rockies suit, heads to his seat at Coors Field in Denver on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones (22) slides across home plate safely against Tampa Bay Rays catcher René Pinto (50) on a sac fly hit by Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) in the 6th inning at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies fans celebrate Colorado Rockies first baseman Kris Brayantap (23) home run during the eighth inning of a their home-opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 5, 2024. Rockies won 10-7. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
- Season ticket holder Rick Pretzel shows off his team sprit with a purple beard at Coors Field in Denver on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- Teammates celebrate with Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (24) after his walk-off grand slam to beat the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Rockies won 10-7. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort, center, takes photos with fans while welcoming them at the gate before the home opening day game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies fan Malkekai Chavez, 7, gets ready to enter the main gate at Coors Field with his grandmother Jeannett Chavez for the home opening game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies fans fill the stands for the season home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
- It was a breezy walk to Coors Field for Colorado Rockies fan Christines Holt in Denver on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (24), left, and shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) celebrate at the plate after Tovar’s two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the 6th inning at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 05, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies first baseman Kris Bryant (23) heads to the cage for batting practice before playing the Tampa Bay Rays for the Rockies home opener at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies DH Elehuris Montero (44) tapes his bat for batting practice before the home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- The Colorado Rockies taking batting practice before playing the Tampa Bay Rays for the Rockies home opener at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) sports ski googles while celebrating in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the 6th inning at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Baseballs are in a bucket for batting practice at Coors Field in Denver on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (24) hits a grand slam walk-off home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the 9th inning to win the Rockies home opener 10-7 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 05, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Owner of the Colorado Rockies Dick Monfort, right, greets Colorado Governor Jared Polis during Rockies batting practice before the home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) rounds the base after hitting a two-run home run agains the Tampa Bay Rays scoring third baseman Ryan McMahon (24) in the 6th inning at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- John Puchalski wears a jersey that reads ‘Sell Team 04’ at Coors Field in Denver on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies fans gather at Coors Field for the home opening game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (24) motions to the dugout after hitting a walk-off grand slam against the Tampa Bay Rays in the 9th inning to win the Rockies home opener 10-7 at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 05, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Fans grab ballpark food before heading to their seats at Coors Field in Denver on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black, right, and Colorado Rockies first baseman Kris Bryant (23) during batting practice before the home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Díaz (2) is safe at home plate against Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) in the first inning at Coors Field during the Rockies home opener in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones (22) celebrates after scoring against the Tampa Bay Rays on a sac fly hit by Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) in the 6th inning at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Kegs of beer line a hall inside Coors Field in Denver on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- Chrissy Duffy, left, and her friend Kari Knowles show off the custom t-shirts they had made for opening day at Coors Field in Denver on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener. It was the 20th opening day the two friends have attended together. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- Denver Police Sgt. Justin Dodge throws the ceremonial first pitch before the Colorado Rockies home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. Dodge, a 27-year DPD veteran, was was hit by a Denver Fire truck during last year's Nuggets parade, resulting in the loss of his leg. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Denver police Sgt. Justin Dodge gestures after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before the Colorado Rockies home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. Dodge, a 27-year DPD veteran, was was hit by a Denver fire truck during last year's Nuggets parade, resulting in the loss of his leg. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies Austin Gomber (26) makes the first pitch of the Rockies' home opening game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
- Fans try to catch a ball at Coors Field in Denver on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones (22) gestures to the dugout after hitting a RBI double, scoring second baseman Brendan Rodgers (7), against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of the Rockies home opener at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (7) celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a double from Colorado Rockies left fielder Nolan Jones (22) in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during the Rockies home opener at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 5: Fields crews work to get Coors Field ready for the opening day game in Denver, Colorado on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener for the Colorado Rockies. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- A member of the Tampa Bay Rays carries bats out to the visitors dugout at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on April 5, 2024. The Colorado Rockies took on the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2024 season home opener for the Colorado Rockies. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)
- DENVER, CO - APRIL 04: A grounds crew member puts the finishing touches on the infield ahead of opening day featuring the Colorado Rockies against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, April 04, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
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Colorado Rockies fans gather at Coors Field for the opening day game against Tampa Bay in Denver on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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Getting your player ready...
Fans return to Coors Field in lower downtown Denver as the Colorado Rockies host the Tampa Bay Rays for the season home opener on Friday, April 5, 2024.
