it's Opening Day! The buzz is electric here at Daikin Park, where the Astros are set to kick off their 2025 campaign against the New York Mets. It's a day of celebration, marking 25 years of baseball in the ballpark.
This year's squad looks a bit different, with some familiar faces gone, but we're excited to welcome newcomers like Cam Smith, making his big league debut. There will be a new look to the uniforms this year, with the team officially adopting the "Stros" moniker and a new-look to the Phillips 66 Home Run Train.
Framber Valdez takes the mound for the Astros. Astros legend Larry Dierker will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, which is set for 3:10p.m.