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Jimmy Rollins‘ three-run home run made him the biggest man in the clubhouse after the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Opening Day. Colleague Vincent Bonsignore caught up with Matt Kemp before and after his first game as a visiting player at Dodger Stadium. Chris Hatcher got the save, and saved the game ball. Clayton Kershaw successfully lobbied for A.J. Ellis to catch for him — this time.
The view from the top of #DodgerStadium into downtown #LA on a perfect day for baseball.
#OpeningDay #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/3mfzDBN31S
— Clay Fowler (@Clay_Fowler) April 6, 2015
The clouds have parted, Clayton Kershaw is warming up and Matt Kemp is in the building — on the other side this time. Otherwise it looks, smells and feels like Opening Day.
Here are the lineups for the Dodgers and Padres for the 1 p.m. game:
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