![Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is introduced.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4083184/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3532x2354+0+0/resize/2000x1333!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0a%2F0c%2F578b75914977b3e4b61fadd83a49%2F1428067-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-018.jpg)
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is introduced before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Dodgers Stadium and kisses his daughter.
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The Boys in Blue and their fans celebrate the beginning of the season at Dodger Stadium prior to the team’s home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Mark Carrizosa, center, dances to music by a live band as Stephon Randolph, right, looks on, at Elysian Park before the Dodgers’ home opener.
![Mark Carrizosa, center, dances to music by a live band.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/22a437f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8192x5048+0+0/resize/2000x1232!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F44%2Fb6%2Fbf7070f947fc9ef69029b9a3a989%2F1429191-me-0328-dodger-tailgate-cmh-01.jpg)
(Christina House / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts warms up as the grounds crew works on the outfield.
![Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts warms up as the grounds crew work on the outfield.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/baa8edc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4957x3305+0+0/resize/2000x1333!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe0%2Fd0%2Ff6d2cdd34a5db1aeb35654e81bee%2F1424709-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-026.jpg)
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Juliana Faber, left, and her father, Nick Faber, from Michigan, play with a large Tommy Lasorda bobblehead.
![Juliana Faber and her father Nick Faber play with a large Tommy Lasorda bobblehead.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8b46442/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4713x3142+0+0/resize/2000x1333!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F24%2F61%2Feb3ae0074d7098a1f50050723fc0%2F1428067-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-003.jpg)
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Arte Navarrete shows off his Dodgers tattoo before the game.
![Arte Navarrete shows off his Dodgers tattoo before the game.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cd7dc0e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/2000x1333!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa0%2F25%2F046993fb456481d7e6f857e0b0b8%2F1428067-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-005.jpg)
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is introduced before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
![Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is introduced.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3279ef6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4651x3101+0+0/resize/2000x1333!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9b%2F49%2F284d0e0f40caaddb44f10cd47771%2F1424709-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-034.jpg)
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
La Muerta Maria wears a Dodgers sombrero before the team’s home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals
![La Muerta Maria wears a Dodger's sombrero before the game](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e805ca7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x4000+0+0/resize/2000x1333!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3b%2F20%2Ffbb891ee4489bea2f86972646070%2F1428067-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-004.jpg)
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Manager Dave Roberts is surrounded by smoke as he is introduced before the game.
![Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is introduced before the game.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1adf302/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3247x2165+0+0/resize/2000x1334!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd3%2F74%2Ff62bee734543be17034420c176b9%2F1428067-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-014.jpg)
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Former Dodger Adrián Beltré embraces pitcher Clayton Kershaw after throwing out the first pitch
![Former Los Angeles Dodgers Adrian Beltre embraces pitcher Clayton Kershaw.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/63d5765/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2805x1870+0+0/resize/2000x1333!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F60%2F9f%2Fed18b847405d8811e250d4781fd6%2F1428067-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-031.jpg)
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
The Dodgers stand for the national anthem
![The Los Angeles Dodgers stand for the national anthem.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/75d2bec/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4347x2898+0+0/resize/2000x1333!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F19%2Fb9%2F22fc023e441ba0a07cbfbba6146b%2F1428067-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-020.jpg)
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws from the mound in the second inning
![Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow pitches.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3e594f6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4888x3259+0+0/resize/2000x1333!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F84%2F03%2F227f20724a3799211bb519128488%2F1424709-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-038.jpg)
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Mookie Betts celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a home run
![Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a home run.](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0bdb432/2147483647/strip/true/crop/5907x3938+0+0/resize/2000x1333!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7b%2Fcc%2F4e0b6fbd48f9b890df8a8709fcb8%2F1428067-sp-dodgers-cardinals-home-opener-047.jpg)
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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