PHOTOS: Opening day at Nationals Park

The Washington Nationals open their 2019 season at home against the New York Mets. See photos of local baseball fans’ favorite day of the year.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals steals second base against Amed Rosario #1 of the New York Mets in the first inning on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals steals second base against Amed Rosario #1 of the New York Mets in the first inning on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals takes the field before the start of the first inning against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals takes the field before the start of the first inning against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway (36) greets Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) before an opening day baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals warms up before playing against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals warms up before playing against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals warms up before playing against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals warms up before playing against the New York Mets on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo speaks to the media before a baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez speaks to the media before an opening-day baseball game against the New York Mets, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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— Kristi King (@king蜜桃视频app)

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— Kristi King (@king蜜桃视频app)

Enjoying the blossoms outside Park is playing 80鈥檚 jams 鈦� 鈦�
— Kristi King (@king蜜桃视频app)

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— Kristi King (@king蜜桃视频app)

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— Kristi King (@king蜜桃视频app)

Ella of Bethesda, Md., 17, has never been to school on opening day. 鈥淚 love sports.鈥� 鈦犫仩
— Kristi King (@king蜜桃视频app)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: A fan takes a photo with the Washington Nationals Racing Presidents before the game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: A fan takes a photo with the Washington Nationals Racing Presidents before the game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Teddy, one of the racing presidents, greets fans at the gates before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets, Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Cherry blossoms are seen outside the stadium prior to the game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) — WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 28: Cherry blossoms are seen outside the stadium prior to the game between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 28, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

HONEY I鈥橫 HOME
— CB (@its_carol31)

The grounds crew is already at it here at Nationals Park, where opening day looks like the epitome of spring. Lots of coverage all day before, during, and after the game
— John Domen (@JDDsays)