- John Schwartz nearly loses his umbrella to a gust of wind during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
![From left, Chelsea Cubero, and her daughters, Avery, 8, center,...]()
From left, Chelsea Cubero, and her daughters, Avery, 8, center, and Alexandria, take a selfie at the first base entrance to Coors Field before the home opener against the Athletics in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Yareni Salazar, 4, keeps warm at the home plate gate...]()
Yareni Salazar, 4, keeps warm at the home plate gate for the Colorado Rockies home opener against the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. Salazar is throwing out the ceremonial first pitch as she and her family are the recipients of a Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver smart home in Aurora, sponsored by Arrow Electronics. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies outfielder Tyler Freeman (2) foul-tips at the plate...]()
Colorado Rockies outfielder Tyler Freeman (2) foul-tips at the plate against Athletics pitcher Noah Murdock (58) in the 10th inning on opening day at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Chris Purvis supports the club with baseball-themed facepaint during the...]()
Chris Purvis supports the club with baseball-themed facepaint during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Athletics broadcaster Jenny Cavnar goes through her pregame routine before...]()
Athletics broadcaster Jenny Cavnar goes through her pregame routine before the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) pitches against the the...]()
Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) pitches against the the Athletics in the first inning of the team's home opener at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Teams look on during the flyover and playing of the...]()
Teams look on during the flyover and playing of the national anthem for the Colorado Rockies' home opener against the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 04, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Gregorio Bañuelos worships at the church of baseball during the...]()
Gregorio Bañuelos worships at the church of baseball during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies second baseman Kyle Farmer (6) dives into home...]()
Colorado Rockies second baseman Kyle Farmer (6) dives into home plate on what would have been a in-the-park home run, but after review was called a ground rule double, against the Athletics in the 8th inning on opening day at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black argues a call with first...]()
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black argues a call with first base umpire Dan Iassogna (58) after Rockies second baseman Kyle Farmer (6) appeared to have scored a in-the-park home run, but after review was called a ground rule double, against the Athletics in the 8th inning on opening day at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) throws out Athletics outfielder...]()
Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) throws out Athletics outfielder Miguel Andujar (22) at first base in the first inning of the Rockies' home opener at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 04, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies owner Dick Montfort, right, welcomes fans during the...]()
Colorado Rockies owner Dick Montfort, right, welcomes fans during the team's home opener against the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Matt Luby wears ski goggles as he blows in his...]()
Matt Luby wears ski goggles as he blows in his hands to stay warm on the concourse during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) pitches during the team's...]()
Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) pitches during the team's home opener against the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies fans line for the home opener against the...]()
Colorado Rockies fans line for the home opener against the Athletics at Coors Field's gate A in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies fans Mallory Hart, 12, left, and Riley Adams,...]()
Colorado Rockies fans Mallory Hart, 12, left, and Riley Adams, 12, head to their seats for the home opener against the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) watches the flight of...]()
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) watches the flight of the ball on a triple against Athletics pitcher Osvaldo Bido (45) in the first inning of the Rockies' home opener at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Jennifer King Walser cheers as she keeps warm in layers...]()
Jennifer King Walser cheers as she keeps warm in layers topped by a purple poncho during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![April Larsen, second from left, and Zach Johnson hand out...]()
April Larsen, second from left, and Zach Johnson hand out sausages to customers at the Polidori Sausage stand at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![The Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom (21) slides past a tag by...]()
The Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom (21) slides past a tag by Colorado Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner (18) to score at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. The Athletics won 6-3. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) is masked up before...]()
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) is masked up before the Rockies' home opener against the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 04, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Liam Nguyen keeps warm beneath a team blanket during the...]()
Liam Nguyen keeps warm beneath a team blanket during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Rain falls as Colorado Rockies fans make their way to...]()
Rain falls as Colorado Rockies fans make their way to their seats for the home opener against the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies Hall of Famer and special assistant to the...]()
Colorado Rockies Hall of Famer and special assistant to the GM, Todd Helton, on the field during batting practice before the Rockies play the Athletics on opening day at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia (4) signs autographs before...]()
Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia (4) signs autographs before playing the Athletics in the Rockies' home opener at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 04, 2025. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)![The Athletics' JJ Bleday (33) steals second base from second...]()
The Athletics' JJ Bleday (33) steals second base from second baseman Kyle Farmer (6) of the Colorado Rockies during the Rockies' home opener at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Skis line a novelty ski-themed seating area in left field...]()
Skis line a novelty ski-themed seating area in left field during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Athletics Jacob Wilson (5) celebrates his home run during the...]()
Athletics Jacob Wilson (5) celebrates his home run during the Colorado Rockies' home opener at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. The Athletics won 6-3. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Colorado Rockies fans Fernando Otero, left, and his wife Christina...]()
Colorado Rockies fans Fernando Otero, left, and his wife Christina sit in the rain for the Rockies' home opener against the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Dewayne Keathley chops beef during the home opener between the...]()
Dewayne Keathley chops beef during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Gregorio Bañuelos celebrates during the home opener between the Colorado...]()
Gregorio Bañuelos celebrates during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)![Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) and cather Shea Langelers (23)...]()
Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) and cather Shea Langelers (23) celebrate winning 6-3 against the Colorado Rockies during the Rockies' home opener at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)![Scott Schwartz and Chris Munson huddle beneath umbrellas during the...]()
Scott Schwartz and Chris Munson huddle beneath umbrellas during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver, on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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John Schwartz nearly loses his umbrella to a gust of wind during the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Athletics at Coors Field in Denver on Friday, April 4, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post, Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Hyoung Chang | hchang@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
UPDATED:
Despite frigid temperatures, fans celebrated the Colorado Rockies 2025 season home opening game against the Athletics on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Coors Field in Denver.
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