MLB opening night: Houston Astros v Texas Rangers – in pictures
Bases emblazoned with the Opening Day logo sit ready to be installed on the field before the Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers on opening night of the Major League Baseball seasonPhotograph: Richard Carson/ReutersHouston Astros owner Jim Crane (right) and general manager Jeff Luhnow (left) talk during batting practice Photograph: Richard Carson/ReutersRangers and Astros fans sit side-by-side as they wait for the start of the gamePhotograph: Richard Carson/Reuters
A young fan waits for an autograph from Astros center-fielder Justin MaxwellPhotograph: Richard Carson/ReutersFans photograph the field during the opening ceremoniesPhotograph: Donna Carson/ReutersSinger Lyle Lovett and violinist Luke Bulla perform the The Star-Spangled BannerPhotograph: Richard Carson/ReutersTexas Rangers' designated hitter Lance Berkman waves to the crowd during team introductionsPhotograph: Richard Carson/ReutersHouston Astros pitcher Bud Norris throws the first pitch to Rangers' batter Ian KinslerPhotograph: Richard Carson/ReutersAstros' Justin Maxwell is congratulated by third-base coach Dave Trembley after hitting a triple with two men on base, scoring two runs against the RangersPhotograph: Richard Carson/ReutersAstro's Rick Ankiel hugs manager Bo Porter after his three-run home run in the sixth inningPhotograph: Richard Carson/ReutersAstros fans celebrate Ankiel's home runPhotograph: Donna Carson/ReutersAnkiel greets team mates Matt Dominguez and Justin Maxwell at home plate after the three scored on Ankiel's home runPhotograph: Richard Carson/ReutersVictory for the Astros! Matt Dominguez and Jose Altuve celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 8-2 for the franchise's 4,000th win and their first victory as part of the American LeaguePhotograph: Richard Carson/ReutersFireworks light the field at Minute Maid park, marking the end of the opening night of the MLB American League baseball season in HoustonPhotograph: Richard Carson/Reuters
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