Opening Day’s Best Moments

03/31/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Aaron Judge Hits HR in 1st At-Bat as Opening Day Launches 2023 MLB Season

The 2023 MLB season is officially underway after all 30 teams were in action for yesterday’s Opening Day slate. Among the top moments was Yankees’ Aaron Judge — who else? — hitting the first home run of the season, the Astros raising their 2022 World Series banner, and a pitcher singing the national anthem in St. Louis. The 162-game marathon season is just getting started. Here are the best moments and a full scoreboard from Opening Day.

 

Top Moments From Opening Day

Aaron Judge Hits 1st HR of 2023 Season in 1st At-Bat

George Springer Tallies 5-Hit Game in Blue Jays’ Win

Cardinals’ Pitcher Adam Wainwright Sings National Anthem

Orioles’ Youngster Adley Rutschman Goes 5-for-5 With HR

Angels’ OF Hunter Renfroe Makes Amazing No-Look Catch

Rangers Plate 9 Runs in 4th Inning to Beat Phillies

 

Full Opening Day Scoreboard

Yankees def. Giants (5-0)

Braves def. Nationals (7-2)

Orioles def. Red Sox (10-9)

Cubs def. Brewers (4-0)

Rays def. Tigers (4-0)

Rangers def. Phillies (11-7)

Pirates def. Reds (5-4)

Blue Jays def. Cardinals (10-9)

Twins def. Royals (2-0)

Mets def. Marlins (5-3)

White Sox def. Astros (3-2)

Mariners def. Guardians (3-0)

Athletics def. Angels (2-1)

Dodgers def. Diamondbacks (8-2)

Rockies def. Padres (7-2)

 

Additional Storylines

SI: Predicting Records for All 30 MLB Teams

MLB: An Opening Day of Firsts For Pitch Timer & New Rules

 

Photo: Sarah Stier / Getty Images