The Washington Nationals open their 2022 season at home against the New York Mets. See photos from Nationals Park.
PHOTOS: Opening Day 2022 at Nationals Park
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Washington Nationals’ Juan Soto (22) gestures after hitting a solo home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May during the sixth inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
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Washington Nationals’ Juan Soto connects for a solo home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May during the sixth inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Juan Soto connects for a solo home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May during the sixth inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Patrick Murphy throws a pitch to the New York Mets during the eighth inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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New York Mets’ Pete Alonso, center, spits blood after being hit by a pitch from Washington Nationals starting pitcher Mason Thompson during the ninth inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 07: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets is hot by pitch in the ninth inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at the Nationals Park on April 7, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin exits the game during the fifth inning of an opening day baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin exits the game during the fifth inning of an opening day baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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New York Mets’ Jeff McNeil connects for an RBI single off Washington Nationals relief pitcher Austin Voth during the sixth inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington. Mets’ Robinson Cano scored on the play.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Washington Nationals pitching coach Jim Hickey, center, talks with starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) and catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) during the fifth inning of an opening day baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, left, tags out New York Mets’ Pete Alonso, right, trying to score on a double by Eduardo Escobar during the fourth inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, front, and Washington Nationals’ Alcides Escobar look on after Alonso tried to tag out Escobar at first base on a pickoff attempt from catcher James McCann, not visible, during the third inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington. Escobar was called out, but the call was reverted to safe after an umpires review.
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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, front, and Washington Nationals' Alcides Escobar look on after Alonso tried to tag out Escobar at first base on a pickoff attempt from catcher James McCann, not visible, during the third inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington. Escobar was called out, but the call was reverted to safe after an umpires review. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Washington Nationals’ Alcides Escobar connects for a single off New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill during the third inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Washington Nationals second baseman Cesar Hernandez, left, tags out New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte trying to steal second base during the first inning of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws a pitch to the New York Mets of an opening day baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Davis (28) steps up to the plate during the first inning of an opening day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz, center, looks on prior to an opening day baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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A view of the baseball field during the pregame ceremonies at Nationals Park.
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 07: Managers Buck Showalter #11 of the New York Mets and Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals shake hands before a baseball game on Opening Day at the Nationals Park on April 7, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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Washington Nationals right fielder Juan Soto (22) holds the Silver Slugger trophy after he was presented with it prior to an opening day baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington. Looking on are general manager Mike Rizzo, left, and manager Dave Martinez.
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Members of the Washington Nationals wave as they stands on the first base line during pregame festivities in an opening day baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
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Members of the New York Mets organization stand on the third base line during the playing of the national anthem prior to an opening day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
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Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) greets his team on the first base line prior to an opening day baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer is introduced onto the field prior to an opening day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer looks on before being introduced onto the field prior to an opening day baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 07: A Washington Nationals fan enters the ballpark before the game against the New York Mets on Opening Day at the Nationals Park on April 7, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: A Washington Nationals fan enters the ballpark before the game against the New York Mets on Opening Day at the Nationals Park on April 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 7: A general view of the field covered with the rain tarp before the game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at the Nationals Park on April 7, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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Rain falls on spectators during a rain delay in an opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
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Grounds crew members use sqeeges to push water off a tarp over the infield at Nationals Park prior to an opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets, Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Washington.
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A tarp is over the diamond in Nationals Park as rain falls before opening day.
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The video board displays a rain delay message before the start of opening day at Nationals Park.
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Fans arrive at Nationals Park early for opening day.
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The tarp is over Nationals field ahead of Opening Day on April 7, 2022.
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Another look at the large tarp over Nationals field on Opening Day on April 7, 2022.
(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)
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The team is encouraging visitors to Nationals Park use the Ballpark Mobile App when ordering food and drink. Cash will not be accepted there to help keep lines moving faster.
(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)
