Joe Mauer steps into the batter's box following a double by Carlos Gomez to start the Twins' 1st inning during the season opener. Mauer would single, driving in Gomez. March 31, 2008.
Opening day rosters and staffs were anounced about 30 minutes before game time for the Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins. A short tribute was played and fans gave a standing ovation as Torii Hunter was introduced with the Angels. Hunter was about to make his Angels debut against his former team. March 31, 2008.
A few players from the Angels get loose in the Metrodome outfield about an hour prior to game time of the season opener. March 31, 2008.
This Kettle Korn vendor made at least one sale in the nasty weather prior to the Twins opener vs the Angels. March 31, 2008.
A couple fans purchase some cheese curds on the Metrodome Plaza prior to the game. These food vendors stayed open despite the snow. March 31, 2008.
Kids are normally lined up at this pitching game on the Metrodome Plaza, but it was unused due to the rough weather prior to the seson opener. March 31, 2008.
A smattering of fans were out on the usually active Metrodome Plaza about an hour prior to the season opener against the Angels despite the falling snow. March 31, 2008
Heavy snow fell outside as the Twins and Angels prepared for the season opener. The Twins won 3-2. March 31, 2008.
Fans heading toward the Metrodome, after exiting the lightrail train, brave this late March snowstorm that dumped several inches of snow on the city to see the Minnesota Twins open the new season against the Los Angeles Angels. March 31, 2008. Twins won 3-2.
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