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Image 2 of 63 Astros second baseman Jose Altuve greets his teammates during pregame festivities. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve greets his teammates during pregame festivities. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 3 of 63 Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter greets his teammates before playing the Astros. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter greets his teammates before playing the Astros. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 4 of 63 Former Astro Craig Biggio greets the Opening Day crowd. Former Astro Craig Biggio greets the Opening Day crowd. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Image 6 of 63 Nolan Ryan greets the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Nolan Ryan greets the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 7 of 63 Nolan Ryan throws out the ceremonial first pitch to Craig Biggio. Nolan Ryan throws out the ceremonial first pitch to Craig Biggio. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 8 of 63 Nolan Ryan throws out the ceremonial first pitch to Craig Biggio. Nolan Ryan throws out the ceremonial first pitch to Craig Biggio. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 9 of 63 Nolan Ryan shakes hands with Craig Biggio after their first pitch. Nolan Ryan shakes hands with Craig Biggio after their first pitch. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Image 11 of 63 Nolan Ryan speaks with Craig Biggio. Nolan Ryan speaks with Craig Biggio. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 12 of 63 Former President George H. W. Bush was in attendance for opening day. Former President George H. W. Bush was in attendance for opening day. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 13 of 63 Astros owner Jim Crane speaks with pitchers Jarred Cosart and Brett Oberholtzer. Astros owner Jim Crane speaks with pitchers Jarred Cosart and Brett Oberholtzer. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 14 of 63 An Astros fan celebrates a run scored against the Yankees. An Astros fan celebrates a run scored against the Yankees. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 16 of 63 Astros fans celebrates a run scored against the Yankees. Astros fans celebrates a run scored against the Yankees. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 17 of 63 Astros fans await the start of the season opener versus the Yankees. Astros fans await the start of the season opener versus the Yankees. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 18 of 63 An overhead look at Minute Maid Park as lineups are announced. An overhead look at Minute Maid Park as lineups are announced. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 19 of 63 A grounds crew at Minute Maid Park prepares the playing surface for the Astros and Yankees. A grounds crew at Minute Maid Park prepares the playing surface for the Astros and Yankees. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 21 of 63 For 40 years Shirle Panetti wanted to attend an Astros game on opening day. She was able to scratch it off her bucket list as the Astros beat the Yankees 6-2. For 40 years Shirle Panetti wanted to attend an Astros game on opening day. She was able to scratch it off her bucket list as the Astros beat the Yankees 6-2. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 22 of 63 Craig Biggio and Nolan Ryan leave the field together after the ceremonial first pitch. Craig Biggio and Nolan Ryan leave the field together after the ceremonial first pitch. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 23 of 63 Clay Walker sings the National Anthem on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park. Clay Walker sings the National Anthem on Opening Day at Minute Maid Park. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 24 of 63 Clay Walker sings the National Anthem before the Astros face the Yankees. Clay Walker sings the National Anthem before the Astros face the Yankees. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 26 of 63 A look at Minute Maid Park during opening day. A look at Minute Maid Park during opening day. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 27 of 63 The flag is presented for Opening Day at Minute Maid Park. The flag is presented for Opening Day at Minute Maid Park. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 28 of 63 Former Astros broadcaster Milo Hamilton speaks to the crowd. Former Astros broadcaster Milo Hamilton speaks to the crowd. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 29 of 63 Budweiser Clydesdales participate in the Astros festivities on opening day. Budweiser Clydesdales participate in the Astros festivities on opening day. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 31 of 63 The Budweiser Clydesdales were in attendance for Opening Day at Minute Maid Park. The Budweiser Clydesdales were in attendance for Opening Day at Minute Maid Park. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 32 of 63 Astros players participate in batting practice before playing the Yankees. Astros players participate in batting practice before playing the Yankees. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 33 of 63 Cesar Rodela of Houston wears Astros socks as he attends the 13th Annual Street Festival. Cesar Rodela of Houston wears Astros socks as he attends the 13th Annual Street Festival. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 34 of 63 Michelle Carnes of Spring shields her 7-month -old daughter, Kinzley, with an Astros hat as they attend the 13th Annual Street Festival. Michelle Carnes of Spring shields her 7-month -old daughter, Kinzley, with an Astros hat as they attend the 13th Annual Street Festival. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Image 36 of 63 Astro fan Jeremy Maz, 8, left, and Yankees fan Thomas Guy, 8, right, both of Katy play together at the 13th Annual Street Festival. Astro fan Jeremy Maz, 8, left, and Yankees fan Thomas Guy, 8, right, both of Katy play together at the 13th Annual Street Festival. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 37 of 63 Young fans watch the New York Yankees during battling practice. Young fans watch the New York Yankees during battling practice. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 38 of 63 New York natives Claus Beckenbach and his daughter, Melanie Beckenbach now of Sugar Land take a photo together before the game. New York natives Claus Beckenbach and his daughter, Melanie Beckenbach now of Sugar Land take a photo together before the game. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 39 of 63 Roberto Farfan, 10, of Houston shouts for an autograph from New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter during battling practice. He kept yelling, "Jeter, your the reason I play baseball." Roberto Farfan, 10, of Houston shouts for an autograph from New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter during battling practice. He kept yelling, "Jeter, your the reason I play baseball." Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

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Image 41 of 63 Fans attend the 13th Annual Street Festival before the game. Fans attend the 13th Annual Street Festival before the game. Photo: Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle

Image 42 of 63 An Astros fan shoots photos from the stands before the start of the game. An Astros fan shoots photos from the stands before the start of the game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 43 of 63 Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter stretches before the game. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter stretches before the game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 44 of 63 A New York Yankees fan shoots photos from the stands before the game. A New York Yankees fan shoots photos from the stands before the game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 46 of 63 Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) throws the ball along the left field line during batting practice. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) throws the ball along the left field line during batting practice. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 47 of 63 Astros second baseman Jose Altuve signs an autograph from the dugout during batting practice. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve signs an autograph from the dugout during batting practice. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 48 of 63 Jose Altuve picks up his bats and glove during batting practice. Jose Altuve picks up his bats and glove during batting practice. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 49 of 63 Second baseman Jose Altuve signs an autograph from the dugout during batting practice. Second baseman Jose Altuve signs an autograph from the dugout during batting practice. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 51 of 63 Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) walks out to the field through a sea of media during batting practice. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) walks out to the field through a sea of media during batting practice. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 52 of 63 New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (19) is photographed by a sea of photographers before the start of the game. New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (19) is photographed by a sea of photographers before the start of the game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 53 of 63 Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter laughs with Former Astro Craig Biggio before the start of the game. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter laughs with Former Astro Craig Biggio before the start of the game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 54 of 63 Landon Bailey, 9, of Vidor, holds a sign for New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter before the start of the game. Landon Bailey, 9, of Vidor, holds a sign for New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter before the start of the game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 56 of 63 Astros second baseman Jose Altuve picks up his bats and glove during batting practice. Astros second baseman Jose Altuve picks up his bats and glove during batting practice. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 57 of 63 A woman wears Astros sunglasses at the 13th Annual Opening Day Street Festival on Crawford Street before the Astros game against the Yankees. A woman wears Astros sunglasses at the 13th Annual Opening Day Street Festival on Crawford Street before the Astros game against the Yankees. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 58 of 63 Lucas Wilson 7, of Humble rides the mechanical bull at the 13th Annual Opening Day Street Festival. Lucas Wilson 7, of Humble rides the mechanical bull at the 13th Annual Opening Day Street Festival. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 59 of 63 Zack Ovalle, 4, and his cousin, Gabriel Ovalle, 3, of San Antonio peek into the door as they enjoy the festivities at the 13th Annual Opening Day Street Festival on Crawford Street. Zack Ovalle, 4, and his cousin, Gabriel Ovalle, 3, of San Antonio peek into the door as they enjoy the festivities at the 13th Annual Opening Day Street Festival on Crawford Street. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Image 61 of 63 Lucas Wilson 7, of Humble fights against his brother Ian Wilson, 12, in sumo suits on at the 13th Annual Opening Day Street Festival on Crawford Street. Lucas Wilson 7, of Humble fights against his brother Ian Wilson, 12, in sumo suits on at the 13th Annual Opening Day Street Festival on Crawford Street. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

Image 62 of 63 Elva Marroquin sits in her chair, the first in line at the Crawford gate at noon before the start of the Astros-Yankees game. Elva Marroquin sits in her chair, the first in line at the Crawford gate at noon before the start of the Astros-Yankees game. Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle