Dodger Stadium’s 51st home opener

Roy Velazquez, who has been a Dodgers fan since 1985, shows off his Dodgers-themed jewelry prior to start of Tuesday’s home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers infielder Justin Sellers signs autographs for members of the U.S. Army Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion before the start of Tuesday’s home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

LAPD officer Mel Campos, right, lets seven-year-old Alex Garcia try on his hat prior to the start of the Dodgers’ home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Rolando Quiroz and his five-year-old son Adrian make their way to their seats in the upper level of Dodger Stadium before the start of Tuesday’s home opener.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers closer Javy Guerra tips his cap to members of the U.S. Army Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion after signing autographs before the start of Tuesday’s home opener.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Fans cheer during player introductions prior to the start of the Dodgers’ home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon greets his teammates as he’s introduced to the crowd before the start of Tuesday’s home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Former Dodgers owner Peter O’Malley, left, talks with Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp before the start of the Dodgers’ home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

An honor guard walks behind home plate before the start of Tuesday’s home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

The Beach Boys sing the national anthem before the start of the Dodgers’ home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Doves are released during pregame festivities at the Dodgers’ home opener on Tuesday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Fans cheer during the Dodgers’ home opener celebration before the start of Tuesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  (Chris Carlson / Associated Press)

Pittsburgh center fielder Andrew McCutchen drops a fly ball hit by Dodgers third baseman Juan Uribe during the second inning of the Dodgers’ 2-1 win Tuesday.

Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw delivers a pitch during the second inning of Tuesday’s home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  (Chris Carlson / Associated Press)

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Kevin Correia delivers a pitch during the first inning of Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers.  (Chris Carlson / Associated Press)

Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier hits a solo home run during the eighth inning of Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.   (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier follows through on a solo home run during the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 2-1 victory Tuesday over the Pittsburgh Pirates.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Fans cheer as Andre Ethier acknowledges the crowd following his solo home run in the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw delivers a pitch during the Dodgers’ 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis, top, jumps over Pittsburgh’s Alex Presley while turning a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of the Dodgers’ 2-1 victory over the Piitsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis celebrates after turning a game-ending double play in the ninth inning of a 2-1 victory last year against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Outfielders Tony Gwynn Jr., left, Matt Kemp, center, and Andre Ethier celebrate the Dodgers’ 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)