Dusty Baker and Jose Altuve led the 2021 American League Champions onto the field at Minute Maid Park Monday night for the first time in the new season. Fans had to wait close to two weeks for the Astros home opener after the lockout delayed the beginning of the 2022 season. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and Michael Brantley share at laugh on Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Olympic gymnast and Houstonian Simone Biles excites the crowd to start off the game.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jim and Whitney Crane embrace on Astros Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros pitcher Luis Garcia pitches during Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros GM James Click and Manager Dusty Baker prepare to greet the 2021 American League Champions.
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    The Shooting Stars pump up the crowd at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jeremy Pena lays down a bunt for his first hit at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Luis Garcia makes 2021 AL MVP Shohei Ohtani look silly.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Alex Bregman was named AL Player of the Month for August.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Shortstop Jeremy Pena prepares to defend the field.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Tyler Wade (14) avoids a collision with Jeremy Pena.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Alex Bregman may be sliding on out of Houston very soon.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans come out for Opening Day 2022 at Minute Maid Park.
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    One lucky Astros fan got to throw out the first pitch at Minute Maid Park.
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    First base coach Omar Lopez checks on a hurt Jose Altuve.
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    Opening Day 2022.
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    The Wave returns to Minute Maid Park.

Jackson is a freelance photographer and writer covering a variety of music and sporting events in the Houston area. He has contributed to the Houston Press since 2013.