There’s definitely something comforting about winning on Opening Day. It’s gotten to the point where I don’t hope for it, I expect it.
I find it interesting that the O’s are always criticized for not having a “true ace,” and yet we always win on Opening Day. Isn’t that the one day all season when all the “true aces” are expected to pitch?
2011 – beat Price
2012 – beat Pavano
2013 – beat Price*
2014 – beat Lester
2015 – beat Archer
2016 – beat E. Santana*
2017 – beat Estrada*
2018 – beat Odorizzi*
* Actually, the wIn came against the bullpen, but you get the point.
