The 2013 Toronto Blue Jays drop their home opener.

 

STEVE RUSSELL - Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion relaxes before batting practice as the Toronto Blue Jays play the Cleveland Indians to kick off the 2013 MLB season at Rogers Centre.

 

CARLOS OSORIO - Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes during the pre-game warmup.

 

CARLOS OSORIO - A groundskeeper blows the dirt off the pitching rubber on the mound.

 

STEVE RUSSELL - Jays great Joe Carter who hit the World Series winning home run in '93 jokes with Jays President Paul Beeston.

 

STEVE RUSSELL - A young fan narrowly misses out on a souvenir at batting practice.

 

CARLOS OSORIO - Kids wave flags as part of the pre-game ceremony.

 

DAVID COOPER - Captain Blue Jays, Warren Baxter, 17, of Oakville gets ready for the game.

 

STEVE RUSSELL - Teams line up for national anthems prior to MLB action on Opening Night.

 

STEVE RUSSELL - Rush frontman Geddy Lee throws out the first pitch.

 

RICHARD LAUTENS - A sign in the crowd as the game starts.

 

RICHARD LAUTENS - R.A. Dickey delivers a pitch.

 

DAVID COOPER -  Tongue out, R.A. Dickey tosses during top of 1st inning of MLB action on Opening Night.

 

RICHARD LAUTENS - J.P. Arencibia had a lot of trouble with an Dickey's knuckleball, he would be charged with three past balls.

 

CARLOS OSORIO - Edwin Encarnacion sticks out his tongue during his at bat in first inning.

 

STEVE RUSSELL - A fan tumbles out of the seats as Melky Cabrera chases down a ball in foul territory.

 

CARLOS OSORIO -  Jose Bautista has some words for home umpire Jeff Nelson after striking out looking.

 

RICHARD LAUTENS - Emilio Bonifacio gives his sign after reaching base.

 

RICHARD LAUTENS - R.A. Dickey during his delivery.

 

STEVE RUSSELL - R.A. Dickey's delivery seen in a multiple exposure.

 

CARLOS OSORIO - Jose Reyes gathers the ball and tags out Asdrubal Cabrera on an attempted steal.

 

CARLOS OSORIO - J.P. Arencibia and Sergio Santos have a chat on the mound.

 

CARLOS OSORIO -  Drew Stubbs makes a sliding snag on Jose Reyes, in foul territory.

 

STEVE RUSSELL - Fans reach for a foul ball during MLB action on Opening Night at Rogers Centre.

 

DAVID COOPER - Jays Jose Bautista whiffs as he strikes out.

 

RICHARD LAUTENS - R.A. Dickey watches the final innings from the dugout.

 

RICHARD LAUTENS - Xander Cleaves, 8, is not too pleased with the outcome of the Jays season opener.