Looking at the Dodgers’ Historic Opening Day That Was
The Dodgers opened up their season against the Arizona Diamondbacks and sent out Hyun-Jin Ryu to oppose former Dodger Zack Greinke on the hill.
A perfect start to the season. #OpeningDayLA pic.twitter.com/8vlrgUsbpb
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 29, 2019
Don Newcombe was honored before the game with members of his family throwing out the first pitches of the 2019 season.
Remembering Newk. #OpeningDayLA pic.twitter.com/2pcCwVIOrb
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 29, 2019
The game itself was historic. The club set the MLB record for most home runs hit on Opening Day: eight. Joc Pederson and Enrique Hernandez both contributed a pair of homers with Austin Barnes, Corey Seager, Max Muncy, and Cody Bellinger all with big flies of their own.
COREY SEAGER IS BACK AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
— Kershaw? (@Kershianity) March 28, 2019
TOO MANY HOMERS. #OpeningDayLA
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 28, 2019
You can never have too many homers! But 8? Wow.
Who’s next? #OpeningDayLA pic.twitter.com/w0QYjL3Us5
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 28, 2019
Here is one of Joc’s 2-run shots:
Can't stop @yungjoc650. #OpeningDayLA pic.twitter.com/M5KEhq3ZBr
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 28, 2019
After going 0-5, Justin Turner laughed it off and loved the Boys in Blue raking!
Me watching the the rest of the guys today!!! ? @Dodgers pic.twitter.com/1LFPwblIeE
— Justin Turner (@redturn2) March 29, 2019
The club scored early and often, winning by a final score of 12-5. Greinke looked rusty and Ryu looked sharp. The bullpen was bad and the offense seemed to be in mid-season form.
The first victory formation of the 2019 season! #OpeningDayLA pic.twitter.com/B7JkwmbUZp
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) March 28, 2019
Obviously a great way to begin the year. Magic Johnson even had some words of praise for the club.
Good way to start the @Dodgers season with a 12-5 victory over the Diamondbacks!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 28, 2019
What was your favorite part of what was likely one of the greatest Opening Days in the history of the game? Let us know!
