{"id":662312,"date":"2026-04-04T05:53:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:53:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/662312\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T05:53:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T05:53:49","slug":"photos-rockies-take-on-the-phillies-in-their-first-home-game-of-the-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/662312\/","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: Rockies take on the Phillies in Their First Home Game of the Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denvergazette.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1f65d0d8-f5bf-11ed-a1fe-2f51df8053fb.webp.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45905\" style=\"width:110px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n    &#13;<br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n            &#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                                <img width=\"8256\" height=\"5504\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-23.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%;height: auto;\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><br \/>\nThe Colorado Rockies watch a row of fireworks set off during the national anthem at the start of the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)                                                <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236474\"\/>Mike Washburn looks for his friends as he walks out of Union Station before the Rockies home opener at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-21-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236482\"\/>Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) pitches a strike in the top of the first inning during the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-15-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236488\"\/>The Rockies play the Philadelphia Phillies in their home opener at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-16-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236487\"\/>the Rockies take to the field at the top of the eighth inning of the home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-14-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236489\"\/>Colorado Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros (12) swings for a pitch in the bottom of the fourth inning of the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-13-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236490\"\/>Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7) waits for a throw from the outfield as Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) lands on first during the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-12-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236491\"\/>Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) hits a foul ball in the bottom of the seventh inning of the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-11-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236492\"\/>Jared Wigand and his son, Hayden, sit in the rock pile during the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-10-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236493\"\/>Colorado Rockies pitcher Valente Bellozo (56) pitches in the top of the seventh inning of the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-9-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236494\"\/>Mike Washburn looks for his friends as he walks out of Union Station before the Rockies home opener at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-8-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236495\"\/>Phillies Pitcher Andrew Painter signs autographs for the fans as he warms up before the Rockies home opener at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-7-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236496\"\/>People play a game of Bottle Bash as they tailgate in the ballpark neighborhood before the Rockies home opener at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-6-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236498\"\/>Mikey Elliott poses for a portrait outside MacGreggor Square before the Rockies home opener at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. <\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-5-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236499\"\/>People have food and drinks in a parking lot in the ballpark neighborhood before the Rockies home opener at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-3-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236502\"\/>Mid Life Crisis performs in a parking lot as people tailgate downtown before the Rockies home opener at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-2-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236503\"\/>People walk through the Dairy block before the Rockies home opener at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-19-1-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236484\"\/>The Rockies play the Philadelphia Phillies in their home opener at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.<\/p>\n<p>(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-22-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236911\"\/>Digger cheers the team from the stands before the start of the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.&#13;&#13;(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-30-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236909\"\/>Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (9) looks onto the field from the dugout before the start of the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday. The Rockies lost the game 10-1.&#13;&#13;(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)&#13;&#13;(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-29-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236906\"\/>Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) and Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer (4) pose for a photo after awarding Goodman the silver slugger award before the start of the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday. The Rockies lost the game 10-1.&#13;&#13;(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-28-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236914\"\/>Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (15) waves to the crowd after being awarded the silver slugger award before the start of the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday. The Rockies lost the game 10-1.&#13;&#13;(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)&#13;&#13;(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-27-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236915\"\/>Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (14) heads out of the dugout before the start of the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.&#13;&#13;(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-26-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236919\"\/>Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) throws a sign after scoring a 3 point home run in the top of the first inning during the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.&#13;&#13;(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-24-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236918\"\/>Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) throws a pitch in the top of the first inning during the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.&#13;&#13;(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-25-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236903\"\/>Colorado Rockies right fielder Tyler Freeman (2) loses the ball after being blinded by the sun in the top of the first inning during the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. The Rockies lost the game 1-10.&#13;&#13;(Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04426-dg-news-Rockies-23-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1236917\"\/>The Colorado Rockies watch a row of fireworks set off during the national anthem at the start of the Rockies home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Friday, April 3, 2026. 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