Colorado Rockies dump water on third baseman Ryan McMahon (24) after he hit a walk off grand slam in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays winning the home opener at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. The Rockies won 10-7. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)
The Colorado Rockies won their home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays with a walk-off grand slam by Ryan McMahon. Tens of thousands of fans filled Coors Field for the game, and the Rockies’ players and fans celebrated with a wave of purple.
Colorado Rockies dump water on third baseman Ryan McMahon (24) after he hit a walk off grand slam in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays winning the home opener at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. The Rockies won 10-7. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Dael Moulton from C Lazy U Ranch brands a Colorado Rockies logo onto a baseball for a fan at McGregor Square before the home opener at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Eric Matelski paints a mural in honor of former Colorado Rockies player Todd Helton in McGregor Square before the home opener at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. Matelski and Kyle Banister have been commissioned by the Rockies for 11 years to paint murals outside the stadium on opening day. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Joshua Pugh stops for a photograph in front of Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. Pugh has worn a decorated mohawk to opening day for 13 years. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The National Anthem kicks off the Colorado Rockies opening day at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The National Anthem kicks off the Colorado Rockies opening day at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)From left, Lauren Grier, Charlie Grier, Geri Worth and Paul Worth take a selfie during a Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A Colorado Rockies fan holds a fan up for shade during a game at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (23) runs to first during game against the Tampa Bay Rays on opening day at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Tens of thousands of fans filled the seats at Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies opening day, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The Colorado Rockies players cheer as third baseman Ryan McMahon (24) crosses home plate after hitting a home run to win the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (22) rounds third base after teammate Ryan McMahon (24) hit a home run to win the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A Colorado Rockies fan reacts after they let the Tampa Bay Rays score during a game at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (23) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies fans do the wave during the home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (9) gets a ground ball during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (22) cheers as he runs home after Kris Bryant (23) hit a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (22) talks with first base coach Ron Gideon during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)From right, Allison Gallick, Christopher Gallick and Adrienne Balsmeyer sing during a Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)…at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (19) looks up to watch a ball during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A Colorado Rockies fan celebrates after catching a foul ball during opening day at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A young Colorado Rockies fan is decked out in purple for opening day at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies first base Elehuris Montero (44) gets a strike during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black, center, watching batting practice with Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (19) on opening day at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies owner Richard Monfort, center, watches batting practice on opening day at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (22) makes a hit during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) takes off from first base during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber (26) throws a pitch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)People pack into McGregor Square across from Coors Field for the Colorado Rockies opening day, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies fans fill McGregor Square on opening day, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The National Anthem kicks off the Colorado Rockies opening day at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies fans start to fill the sections of Coors Field for opening day, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber (26) throws a pitch in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) catches the ball as Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Harold Ramírez’s (43) bat breaks at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies infielder Kris Bryant (23) watches from first base as pitcher Austin Gomber (26) throws a pitch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (9) makes a catch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Díaz (35) bats against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)…at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies first base Elehuris Montero (44) bats against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) runs to first base during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Denver, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)
