PHOTOS: Opening day at Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals open their 2019 season at home against the New York Mets. See photos of local baseball fans’ favorite day of the year.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals steals second base against Amed Rosario #1 of the New York Mets in the first inning on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals steals second base against Amed Rosario #1 of the New York Mets in the first inning on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals takes the field before the start of the first inning against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals takes the field before the start of the first inning against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway (36) greets Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) before an opening day baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals warms up before playing against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals warms up before playing against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals warms up before playing against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals warms up before playing against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks to the media before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez speaks to the media before an opening-day baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Tailgating ⁦@imjamesscott⁩ ⁦@troycalvert5⁩ @peabody27 and Justin are fr LaPlata, Md #OpeningDay @WTOP pic.twitter.com/8bxso5AGjS
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) March 28, 2019

Happy #ScherzDay fr Claire @ClaireWwood & Rob Wood #OpeningDay⁠ ⁠ @WTOP pic.twitter.com/2jUygjRe7n
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) March 28, 2019

Enjoying the blossoms outside @Nationals Park @DJAlkimist is playing 80’s jams #OpeningDay⁠ ⁠ @WTOP pic.twitter.com/ntrqxpOF3P
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) March 28, 2019

Fr Albany, NY Amit Bhusri looking forward to a good pitching matchup and @Mets win! The phone call is other guys fr NY #OpeningDay⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ @WTOP pic.twitter.com/iPzdAnk1Qj
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) March 28, 2019

Alonso’s mom Michelle says it’s exiting to see his dream come true fr little leaguer to Major Leaguer @Michelle1Alonso #OpeningDay⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ @WTOP pic.twitter.com/Jb4J0CDfn6
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) March 28, 2019

Ella of Bethesda, Md., 17, has never been to school on opening day. “I love sports.” #OpeningDay⁠⁠ @WTOP pic.twitter.com/NyL5fd1Tbn
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) March 28, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: A fan takes a photo with the Washington Nationals Racing Presidents before the game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: A fan takes a photo with the Washington Nationals Racing Presidents before the game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Teddy, one of the racing presidents, greets fans at the gates before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Cherry blossoms are seen outside the stadium prior to the game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Cherry blossoms are seen outside the stadium prior to the game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

HONEY I’M HOME pic.twitter.com/EW8tskyb9r
— CB (@its_carol31) March 28, 2019

Not gonna lie, my team is going to be awful this year. But then I see that green grass and get excited anyway. Love opening day. pic.twitter.com/MJSHPFpnZs
— John Domen (@JDDsays) March 28, 2019

The grounds crew is already at it here at Nationals Park, where opening day looks like the epitome of spring. Lots of coverage all day @WTOP before, during, and after the game pic.twitter.com/EvaiOTZDkw
— John Domen (@JDDsays) March 28, 2019

A front and back look at what the first 25k fans are getting handed as they walk into the park today. @WTOP is on the field for opening day. pic.twitter.com/qv4oN9grT7
— John Domen (@JDDsays) March 28, 2019

G̶o̶o̶d̶ Great Morning.#OpeningDay // #OnePursuit pic.twitter.com/VtCzclZfrH
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) March 28, 2019

Guess what day it is?!?! The grass is green, the warning track red, and @WTOP is inside Nationals Park for Opening Day. pic.twitter.com/8SWjkKvWMY
— John Domen (@JDDsays) March 28, 2019

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