Results tagged ‘ © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers ’

4/17/12-Something Current-LAD Photo Gallery @ Milwaukee-Other Images—Photography by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

4/17/12-Something Current-LAD Photo Gallery @ Mil-Photography by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Traveling Secretary Scott Akasaki is interviewed by radio host David Vassegh prior to game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw, Mark Ellis, Dee Gordon and Javy Guerra sit in clubhouse prior to game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Trey Hillman hugs Milwaukee Brewers coach John Shelby Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers warm up prior to game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Capuano talks to fans prior to game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Equipment man Alex Torres plays catch prior to  game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers relax during batting practice prior to game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Dee Gordon is picked off first base during game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Chad Billingsley fields ground ball against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Juan Uribe tags out runner during game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier hits two run home run during game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers cheer Andre Ethier’s home run during game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp and team greet Andre Ethier after two run home run during game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Dee Gordon expresses anguish during game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers A.J. Ellis can’t get to winning run against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

 

 

4/17/12-Something Current–Game On! Photography by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

4/17/12-Something Historical–Milwaukee County Stadium-Photography by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

A taste of baseball’s past could be experienced at Milwaukee County Stadium. I was fortunate enough to experience it both shooting for the Dodgers and for Sport Magazine when the Packers played a game or two here. I remember the climb to the visiting clubhouse which was a very unusual setting seeing that it wasn’t like a clubhouse as much as it was an open area. I don’t know if the opposing football teams dressed there as there wasn’t much room for fully padded behemoths to get through the doorway.

In the late 80′s early 90′s, stock sports photographers like myself had a lot of outlets, either with sports magazines and trading cards galore, to sell to. If I could time it right where the Dodgers would play the Cubs at Wrigley during the weekend (where all games were in the day), I would see if the Brewers were home for a day game before that. If they did, I would fly into Chicago a day early, rent a car and drive up to Milwaukee for a Brewers day game usually on a Wednesday or Thursday. This would help add to my library of images shot on slide film.

This all goes back to being able to shoot low ASA transparency film for the highest quality images possible utilizing the sun as the main source of light instead of stale, stagnant lit stadiums.

Now that digital has taken over film (with a lot more latitude), day games and stadiums without roofs are not that vital for great images.

Historical stadiums are being replaced by weather-proof structured domes that don’t really resemble baseball as much as airplane hangars.

Big game match ups are all geared for prime time television anyways, so day games are a thing of the past.

Enough of my soap box….

I will always remember Milwaukee County Stadium as the place I had my first three bratwursts in one sitting. This was when I could eat anything without repercussions.

I won’t be doing this today….

4/16/12-Something Current–Out of LAX-United Airlines-Photography by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Boarding our United Charter to on a gorgeous morning…Photography by © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

4/15/12-Something Really Current–Vin Scully Returns–Photography by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

4/14/12-Something Current-LAD Photo Gallery-vs SD-Photography by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers organist Nancy Bea celebrates her 25th season with the Dodgers during game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Dee Gordon receives his September 2011 Rookie of the Month Trophy from Dodger legend Maury Wills prior to game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp and organist Nancy Bea smile after first pitch ceremonies prior to game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Kids take the field with Los Angeles Dodgers starters prior to game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Ted Lilly pitches against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Dee Gordon waits on deck during game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp homers against the San Diego Padres in first inning action Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp is greeted by teammates after home run in first inning against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier points to the dugout after home run in first inning against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp hits his second home run of the game  against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp celebrates his second home run against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Ted Lilly fields ground ball against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Jamey Wright pitches against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Dee Gordon throws on the run to first during game against the San Diego Padres Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp smiles during interview after game against the San Diego Padres in which he had two home runs Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

 

 

4/13/12-Something Current-LAD Photo Gallery vs SD-Photography by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Dee Gordon plays catch in the rain prior to game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Groundscrew removes tarp prior to game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodger Stadium prior to Los Angeles Dodgers game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Darth Vadar high fives Los Angeles Dodger Javy Guerra prior to game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Chad Billingsley and James Loney present Clayton Kershaw and Matt Kemp with the Player’s Choice awards for 2011 prior to game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers during game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Aaron Harang pitches into the Dodger’s record books with nine consecutive strike outs during game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers A.J. Ellis shows the ball used for the ninth consecutive strike out thrown by pitcher Aaron Harang during game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Exact ball authenticated used by Los Angeles Dodgers Aaron Harang to strike out his ninth consecutive batter during game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Don Mattingly watches game against the San Diego Padres as the sunsets Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp hits a home run against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp is greeted in dugout after home run  against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Davey Lopes works with Dee Gordon in the dugout during game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw looks at the game plan during game against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Mark Ellis is greeted by teammates after scoring the winning run against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier is flattened by Matt Kemp and teammates after being walk off walk against the San Diego Padres Friday, September 13, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

4/11/12-Something Current-LAD Photo Gallery vs Pitt-Photography by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers talk with former teammate, Pittsburgh Pirate Rod Barajas Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Kenley Jansen presents head Trainer Sue Falsone with a birthday cake prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitchers pose prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Ellen and Clayton Kershaw smile prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Dee Gordon and Don Mattingly smile laugh prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Fernando Valenzuela presents Clayton Kershaw with his 2011 Cy Young Award plaque prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Chad Billingsley pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Mark Ellis catches line drive during game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers A.J. Ellis during game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers  Matt Guerrier pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Tony Gwynn singles against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Kenley Jansen pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Javy Guerra pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers smile after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Authenticated game used baseballs from Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday April 11, 2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

 

 

4/10/12-Something Current-LAD Photo Gallery-Home Opener vs Pitt-Photography by Jon SooHoo/ Los Angeles Dodgers

Members of the Los Angeles Dodgers 1962 roster meet for photograph Tuesday, April 10, 2012 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly shakes hands with Joe Torre on Opening Day prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Peter Omalley and his wife Annette sit in the dugout prior to Opening Day ceremonies Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Dee Gordon signs for soldiers prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw prepares for his home Opening Day start against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw prepares for Opening Day start against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

The Beach Boys pose prior to Los Angeles Dodgers  game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Trey Hillman and Davey Lopes speak with former Dodgers owner Peter Omalley on Opening Day Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Don Mattingly stands with former owner Peter Omalley on Opening Day Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Juan Rivera, Matt Kemp and Andre Ethier prepare for home Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier’s celebrates his 30th birthday on home Opening Day  against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Don Mattingly takes the field during Opening Day introductions prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp high fives the ball boys on Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers stand on the third baseline on Opening Day prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Lasorda during Opening Day  against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Maury Wills takes the field on Opening Day prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Former city councilwoman Roz Wyman, who was instrumental in the Los Angeles Dodgers being able to move from Brooklyn, is introduced prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Former Los Angeles Dodgers owners Terry Seidler and Peter Omalley smile during Opening Day ceremonies prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Former Los Angeles Dodgers owners Terry Seidler and Peter Omalley take the field during Opening Day ceremonies Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Terry Seidler throws out the ceremonial first pitch during Opening Day ceremonies prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

The Beach Boys perform prior to Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Juan Rivera and Juan Uribe smile on Opening Day prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day ceremonies prior to game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

F18′s fly over Dodger Stadium prior to Los Angeles Dodgers  game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw prepares for his home Opening Day start against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw takes the field to start his home Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Dee Gordon takes third base against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Mark Ellis is greeted in dugout after getting Dee Gordon to second base during game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Dee Gordon scores first run against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp is greeted in dugout after scoring Dee Gordon against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Kenley Jansen pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Daughter of the late Los Angeles Dodger great Don Drysdale, Drew Drysdale sings “God Bless America” on Opening Day during game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Daughter of the late Los Angeles Dodger great Don Drysdale, Drew Drysdale poses with her mother on Opening Day of game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier hits solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Full house on Opening Day during game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Javy Guerra gets the home Opening Day save during game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers win during home Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers win during home Opening Day against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Groundscrew workers prepare the rain tarp for incoming rain after Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier speaks to the media after Opening Day win against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

F18′s fly over Dodger Stadium prior to Los Angeles Dodgers  game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday April 10,2012 in Los Angeles,California.  © Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers 2012

 

 

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