PHOTOS: Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014 home opener
April 4, 2014
DENVER, CO. - APRIL 4: Charlie Blackmon (19) reacts after hitting a double in the eighth inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_7387 )
DENVER, CO. - APRIL 4: Justin Morneau (33) hits a single up the middle during the fifth inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6847 )
Carlos Gonzalez watches fans react to his sixth inning home run as he rounds the bases. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_7064 )
Carlos Gonzalez rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the sixth inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_7092 )
DENVER, CO - APRIL 4: Colorado closer Wilton Lopez and catcher Wilin Rosario celebrated the win Friday. The Colorado Rockies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-2 on opening day at Coors Field Friday afternoon, April 4, 2014 in Denver. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP04ROCKIES )
Charlie Blackmon (19) hits a home run in the fourth inning, batting in DJ LeMahieu. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_8082 )
Michael Cuddyer high-fives Charlie Blackmon after scoring on a triple by Carlos Gonzalez during the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7921 )
Carlos Gonzalez hits a triple for 2 RBIs during the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7904 )
Michael Cuddyer avoids being picked off at first base during the first inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7742 )
Juan Nicasio pitches for the Rockies during the first inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7646 )
Charlie Blackmon crosses home plate after hitting a home run during the fourth inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6763 )
Diamondbacks pitcher Randall Delgado (48) talks with Miguel Montero (26) during the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6658 )
Carlos Gonzalez reacts after hitting a 2 RBI triple during the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7934 )
Carlos Gonzalez stays at third base after hitting a triple in the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6623 )
Michael Cuddyer high fives Charlie Blackmon after scoring a run on a triple by Carlos Gonzalez during the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6598 )
Diamondbacks Gerardo Parra tracks down a ball after it bounced off of the outfield wall after a triple by Carlos Gonzalez during the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6588 )
Charlie Blackmon hits a single to right field during the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6518 )
Arizona Diamondbacks players stand for the National Anthem during the opening ceremonies. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6279 )
Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) throws to first base for an out during the fifth inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_8160 )
The Rockies' Nolan Arenado (28) and Troy Tulowitzki (2) rush to field a ball hit by the Diamondbacks' Martin Prado during the fourth inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_8039 )
Michael Cuddyer returns to the dugout after scoring on a triple by Carlos Gonzalez during the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7947 )
DENVER, CO. - APRIL 4: The Diamondbacks' Aaron Hill Hill (2) reacts after fumbling ball hit by the Rockies' Michael Cuddyer (3) in the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7895 )
Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt avoids being picked off by Rockies first baseman Justin Morneau during the first inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6322 )
DENVER, CO. - APRIL 04: Jaun Nicasio pitching during the forth inning of the Colorado Rockies home opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field in Denver, CO April 04, 2014. (Photo By Craig F. Walker / The Denver Post) ( SP05BBNROCKIESOPENER_2CW9396 )
DENVER, CO. - APRIL 4: Rockies fans watch for a foul ball hit by Michael Cuddyer. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6525 )
The Arizona Diamondbacks' Randall Delgado (48) pitches during the third inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6511 )
DENVER, CO. - APRIL 4: The Rockies' DJ LeMahieu grounds out to third during the second inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6498 )
Arizona Diamondbacks players stand for the National Anthem during the opening ceremonies. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_6211 )
Rockies owner, chairman, and CEO Dick Monfort is interviewed before the game. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_2317 )
Charlie Blackmon (19) hits a double off of Diamondbacks pitcher Randall Delgado during the first inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7699 )
Michael Cuddyer avoids being picked off at first base during the first inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7742 )
Diamondbacks 2nd baseman Aaron Hill makes a double play during the first inning, taking out Rockies runners Michael Cuddyer and Carlos Gonzalez. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7760 )
Juan Nicasio pitches for the Rockies during the first inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7646 )
Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss looks out across the field before the game. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7352 )
Colorado Rockies outfielder Michael Cuddyer catches a ball hit by the Arizona Diamondbacks' Martin Prado during the first inning. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7687 )
Troy Tulowitzki (2) high fives Special Assistant Vinny Castilla (9) as the starting lineup is announced before the game. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7452 )
Charlie Blackmon (19) scored a run during the first inning. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7733 )
Charlie Blackmon (19) scored a run during the first inning. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7739 )
Colorado Rockies players stand for the National Anthem before the game. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7525 )
Balloons were released during the opening ceremonies before the game. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7546 )
(From left) Coach Rene Lachemann, Carlos Gonzalez, Nolan Arenado and coach Stu Cole walk off the field after opening ceremonies. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7606 )
Dinger, the Colorado Rockies mascot performs before the game. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_7616 )
Military personnel take the field for the opening ceremonies. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 2HC_5021 )
Rockies reliever Chad Bettis pitches during the eighth inning. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( DSC_7290 )
DENVER, CO. - APRIL 4: Brandon Barnes (1) hugs Charlie Blackmon (19) after the game. At right is Drew Stubbs (13). The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_8591 )
DENVER, CO - APRIL 4: Colorado outfielder Charlie Blackmon finished a radio interview after his amazing 6-6 day Friday. The Colorado Rockies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-2 on opening day at Coors Field Friday afternoon, April 4, 2014 in Denver. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SP04ROCKIES )
DENVER, CO. - APRIL 4: Charlie Blackmon walks off the field after the game. The Colorado Rockies hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Rockies season home opener at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado Friday, April 4, 2014. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) ( 1HC_8770 )
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