Baseball is back! The Houston Astros beat the New York Mets on Opening Day at the newly renamed Daiken Park by a score of 3-1. Fans did not let the rain dampen the fun at the 2025 Opening Day Street Fest. Astros ace Framber Valdez shut down the bats and rookie Cam Smith got a hit on the first pitch thrown to him in big leagues. Future Hall of Famer Jose Altuve made his debut as a left fielder and flame-throwing closer Josh Hader secured his first of many saves on the year. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña #3 reacts after reaching third base.
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    Fans have fun during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz #21 reacts to an inning-ending play.
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    Jose Altuve #27 plays around on Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez #44 runs out during Opening Day celebrations.
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    Fans have fun during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Houston Astros third base Cam Smith #11 hits the first pitch thrown to him on Opening Day.
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    Cam Smith #11 hits the first pitch thrown to him on Opening Day.
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    Cam Smith #11 runs to first base after collecting his first hit in the major leagues.
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    Fans have fun during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez #59 pitches on Opening Day.
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    Jose Altuve #27 makes a catch in the outfield as Jake Meyers looks on.
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    Houston Astros third base Isaac Paredes #15 throws to first base.
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    Fans avoid the rain during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor #12 throws to first base.
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    Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña #3 reacts after making a spectacular play.
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    Jose Altuve #27 runs out to play left field on Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Fans have fun during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Fans have fun during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Jose Altuve #27 bats on Opening Day.
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    Rookie Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith #11 runs out during Opening Day celebrations.
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    Fans avoid the rain during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Fans have fun during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Houston Astros third base Isaac Paredes #15 scores a run on Opening Day.
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    Fans have fun during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña #3 reacts after being hit by a pitch.
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    Fans have fun during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    New York Mets first base Pete Alonso #20, Juan Soto #22 and Francisco Lindor #12 stand for the national anthem.
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    The Astros Team Store was packed during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez #59 reacts on Opening Day.
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    Fans have fun during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Houston Astros third base Isaac Paredes #15 celebrates in the dugout.
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    The new train at Daiken Park is revealed on Opening Day.
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    Houston Astros line up for the Star-Spangled Banner during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Texas band The Wilder Blue performs the national anthem on Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Fans have fun during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Fans avoid the rain during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Astros Hall of Fame Inductee Larry Dierker throws out the first pitch on Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Yordan Alvarez trots to first base after drawing a walk.
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    Houston Astros third base Cam Smith #11.
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    Houston Astros Jose Altuve stands in left field.
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    Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers #6 hits during Opening Day.
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    People look on as a fan drops a ball during batting practice.
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    Players stand on the special Opening Day first base bag.
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    An Astros Shooting Star excites the fans on Opening Day.
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    Houston Astros line up for the Star-Spangled Banner during Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Houston Astros pitcher Josh Hader #71 throws in the ninth inning on Opening Day.
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    Jose Altuve plays in left field on Opening Day.
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    New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto #22 strikes out to end the game on Opening Day at Daiken Park.
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    Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz #21 smiles on Opening Day.

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.