Seattle Mariners Opening Day photos | Seattle editorial photographer

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 to win their home opener at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. I had seats in the first few rows of the 300 level with my brother, and was able to make a few frames while at my seat and exploring the park.

Fireworks are launched during the national anthem. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 during Opening Day at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Seattle Mariners fans wait in line before entry gates opened three hours before gametime. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 during Opening Day at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Phil Andruss, known as Mohawk Guy, drinks beer in the Pyramid Breweries beer garden a few hours before gametime. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 during Opening Day at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

A man tries to drink down the tops of some of his four beers so they don’t spill while enjoying the Pyramid Breweries beer garden a few hours before gametime. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 during Opening Day at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Golden light shines on Beacon Hill and the old PacMed Center in a view looking east from Safeco Field. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 during Opening Day at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

An usher helps direct the flow of people moving through the home plate entrance to Safeco Field. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 during Opening Day at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

Fans work to find their seats in the 200 level of the outfield before the start of the game. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 during Opening Day at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

The memorial to former Seattle Mariners play-by-play announcer Dave Niehaus was a popular photo opportunity for fans. Niehaus died in 2010 of a heart attack. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 during Opening Day at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

A man eats some Shiskaberries, chocolate-covered strawberries on a stick, during the fourth inning. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 during Opening Day at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

At the end of the game, a fan celebrates the team’s victory. The Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 during Opening Day at Safeco Field Monday April 8, 2013. Photo by Daniel Berman/www.bermanphotos.com

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A few photos from the Seattle Mariners’ defeat of the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Sunday June 21, 2009 at Safeco Field in Seattle, WA. Photos by Daniel Berman/SeattlePI.com

Fearing rain, the roof was closed early in the game. Photo by Daniel Berman/SeattlePI.com

A packed crowd turned out to watch the Mariner's 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks to sweep the series Sunday June 21, 2009. Photo by Daniel Berman/SeattlePI.com

The Mariner's outfield meets during the 7th inning during a pitching change by the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday June 21, 2009. Photo by Daniel Berman/SeattlePI.com

Fans wave their hats to celebrate a single by Ichiro Suzuki in the 7th inning of the Mariner's 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks to sweep the series Sunday June 21, 2009. Photo by Daniel Berman/SeattlePI.com

Fans enjoy peanuts while watching the Mariner's 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks to sweep the series Sunday June 21, 2009. Photo by Daniel Berman/SeattlePI.com

Fans erupt in applause after the Mariner's won 3-2 over the Arizona Diamondbacks to sweep the series Sunday June 21, 2009. Photo by Daniel Berman/SeattlePI.com

The Mariners gather on field to celebrate after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 to sweep the series Sunday June 21, 2009. Photo by Daniel Berman/SeattlePI.com

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