Fans cheer on the Padres before their game against the Atlanta Braves during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Photos: Padres Opening Day
U-T Photographers K.C. Alfred, Nelvin C. Cepeda and Meg McLaughlin capture the San Diego Padres 7-4 win against the Atlanta Braves during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park.
Padres fans flock Petco Park before the Padres play the Atlanta Braves during Opening Day of the 2025 season on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres fans flock Petco Park before the Padres play the Atlanta Braves during Opening Day of the 2025 season on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padre fans watch from Gallagher Square during Opening Day against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres fans flock Petco Park before the Padres play the Atlanta Braves during Opening Day of the 2025 season on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt was introduced before playing the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres Manny Machado is introduced during opening ceremonies for the Padres Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. was introduced before playing the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)A moment of silence was held for Rickey Henderson before the San Diego Padres played the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)The San Diego Padres line the base paths for the national anthem before playing the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Jeremiah Taylor (l) of La Mesa, Emily Ahearn (m) of Carlsbad, and Lyle Parthemear (r) of Bay Park were among the Padres fans enjoying Opening Day at Petco Park against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Trevor Hoffman threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the San Diego Padres played the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Actress Emma Stone and friends look on before the San Diego Padres played the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Atlanta Braves’ Jurickson Profar waves to the crowd before batting against the Padres on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill hits a two-run single in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill runs to first base after hitting a single against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado scores on a Jackson Merrill single in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates scoring a run against Atlanta Braves in the first inning during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates after scoring on a Jackson Merrill single in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Michael King throws against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres fans during the team’s season opener against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Atlanta Braves’ Jurickson Profar watches a Manny Machado ground ruled double on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres Manny Machado scores in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres Alek Jacob walks back to the mound after giving up a home run to Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley in the fourth inning on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres Yuki Matsui during their season opener against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Brandon Lockridge catches a fly ball by Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies in the third inning on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Yuki Matsui hugs Brandon Lockridge after he caught a fly ball by Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies in the third inning on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill makes a catch in the outfield against the Atlanta Braves during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)The Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. steals third base with Manny Machado at bat during the 5th inning against the Atlanta Braves during their Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)The Padres’ Gavin Sheets hits a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres’ Gavin Sheets rounds the bases after a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres’ Gavin Sheets celebrates a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres’ Gavin Sheets celebrates a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres fans celebrate after a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. scores on a Manny Machado double in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)..Padres fans react to Manny Machado hitting a double in the 7th inning during their Opening Day against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres’ Manny Machado steals third base in the seventh inning against Atlanta Braves’ Austin Riley on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Fans watch the Padres play Atlanta Braves during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres’ Jackson Merrill hits a RBI sacrifice in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres third base Manny Machado slides safely across home plate against Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin in the seventh inning during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres’ Manny Machado scores on a Jackson Merrill sacrifice in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez runs onto the field before pitching against the Atlanta Braves during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres’ Robert Suarez pitches against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres’ Robert Suarez celebrates a win against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres players celebrate after beating Atlanta Braves during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres’ Yuli Gurriel, Fernando Tatis Jr, and Jason Heyward celebrate a win against the Atlanta Braves on Opening Day at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Padres players celebrate after beating Atlanta Braves during Opening Day of the 2025 season at Petco Park on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
