Photos: Dodgers open season with a win over Arizona Diamondbacks
Gina Ferazzi, Allen J. Schaben
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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 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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 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. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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 on a throw by Mookie Betts during the sixth inning. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times)
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)
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. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
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. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
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