The Astros lost the first game of the 182-game season to the New York Yankees by a score of 5-4. Fans came out in droves Thursday for the late afternoon Opening Day baseball game at Minute Maid Park. Free agent prize Josh Hader was spectacular striking out three batters with 14 pitches. (Photos by Jack Gorman)

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    Jake Meyers celebrates a home run on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Relief pitcher Josh Hader has a spectacular Astros debut.
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    Chas McCormick bats on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    New York Yankees Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto stand on the field on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Former Astro Michael Brantley throws out the first pitch on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Yordan Alvarez looks in the stands on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jose Altuve jumps to avoid Alex Verdugo on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros new manager Joe Espada greets his players on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park
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    Nestor Cortez pitches on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Kyle Tucker celebrates scoring a run on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jon Singleton winces in frustration on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Opening Day starter Framber Valdez pitches at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros Shooting Stars excite the Minute Maid Park crowd.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena celebrate a double play on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Mauricio Dubob points to the dugout on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jeremy Pena begins to turn a double play on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Yainer Diaz bats on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Orbit is relentless on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Aaron Judge and Juan Soto hug on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Julia Cole sings “The Star Spangled Banner” on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    50 Cent was on hand for the Play Ball call on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jake Myers celebrates the first home run of the season on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Framber Valdez celebrates a double play on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Jose Altuve bats on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Alex Bregman throws to first base on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros Shooting Star stands at attention on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Tyler Scott pitches on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park.
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    Astros fans celebrate Opening Day at 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.