Moments from MLB opening day (29 images)

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws a pitch in the first inning in a game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets on Opening Day at Citi Field on Thursday in New York City. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch in the first inning. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso hits in the first inning. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI

Mets manager Mickey Callaway seen in the dugout before the game. Photo by Peter Foley/UPI