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Photos: Dodgers open season with a win over Arizona Diamondbacks

Gina Ferazzi, Allen J. Schaben
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 30: Carlos Morles, aka Desert Doyer", of Surprise, AZ stands.
Carlos Morles, also known as the "Desert Doyer," welcomes the new season at Dodger Stadium on Thursday before the Dodgers played the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Five months after achieving a 111-win regular season only to see the San Diego Padres shatter their World Series-title aspirations in the National League Division Series, the Dodgers opened their 2023 campaign Thursday with an 8-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on a chilly night at Dodger Stadium.

Veteran Los Angeles Times photographers Gina Ferazzi and Allen J. Schaben were on hand to capture many of the game's biggest moments. Here's a look at some of their best photos:

Fans remove their hats as they watch a military flyover above Dodger Stadium before the Dodgers' season opener.
Fans remove their hats as they watch a military flyover above Dodger Stadium before the Dodgers' season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
An elderly man wearing a windbreaker and military cap with leis around his neck and carrying a cane smiles
Tokuji Yoshihashi of San Gabriel, who served with the celebrated all-Japanese American 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II, is honored during the second inning of the Dodgers' season opener. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (7) delivers a pitch.
Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urías delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Miguel Rojas celebrates after scoring on a two-run double by Dodgers teammate Will Smith during the third inning.
Miguel Rojas celebrates after scoring on a two-run double by Dodgers teammate Will Smith during the third inning. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (11) celebrates with manager Dave Roberts and teammates after scoring in the third inning.
Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (11) celebrates with manager Dave Roberts and teammates after scoring in the third inning. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas tags out Arizona Diamondbacks baserunner Ketel Marte.
Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas tags out Arizona Diamondbacks baserunner Ketel Marte on a throw by Mookie Betts during the sixth inning. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)
James Outman, right, celebrates with Dodgers teammate Miguel Vargas.
James Outman, right, celebrates with Dodgers teammate Miguel Vargas after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
The Dodgers' James Outman slides into second base ahead of the catch by Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed.
Dodgers' James Outman slides into second base ahead of the catch by Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed during the eighth inning. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers relief pitcher Phil Bickford delivers during the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dodgers relief pitcher Phil Bickford delivers during the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Will Smith celebrates while running to first after hitting a run-scoring single in the fifth inning
Will Smith celebrates while running to first after hitting a run-scoring single in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
A fan takes a photo of a military flyover at Dodger Stadium before Thursday's season opener.
A fan takes a photo of a military flyover at Dodger Stadium before Thursday's season opener. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas, left, tags out Arizona Diamondbacks baserunner Ketel Marte during the sixth inning.
Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas, left, tags out Arizona Diamondbacks baserunner Ketel Marte during the sixth inning. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
James Outman celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
James Outman celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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