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