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Photos: Mariners win in season opener against Cleveland Indians 2-1

Originally published March 29, 2018 at 6:44 pmUpdated March 29, 2018 at 10:18 pm

Seattle catcher Mike Marjama congratulates Edwin Diaz, who got himself out of a two-runners-on jam in the 9th to earn the save in the Mariners’ 2-1 opening-night win. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Mariners closer Edwin Diaz celebrates on the mound after notching the save against Cleveland on Opening Day Thursday. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Fans watch the ball hit by Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz, on this two run homer in the first inning against Cleveland on Opening Day, Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Mariners short stop Jean Segura touches second base to get Cleveland designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion out, and then turned a double play in the fourth inning on Opening Day, Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Mariners catcher Mike Marjama is helped up off the turf by teammate Kyle Seager after falling backwards retiring the pop foul off Cleveland’s Yan Gomes in the 5th. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Ichiro comes out for his first at-bat. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Yan Gomes’ single falls between Jean Segura and Dee Gordon, allowing Lonnie Chisenhall to score and making the game 2-1 Seattle in the 7th. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Yan Gomes’ single falls between Jean Segura and Dee Gordon, allowing Lonnie Chisenhall to score and making the game 2-1 Seattle in the 7th. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

The Seattle Mariners played the Cleveland Indians in the Opening Day game of the 2018 season Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez is taken out of the game in the sixth inning against Cleveland on Opening Day, Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Cleveland’s Tyler Naquin grounds out to Seattle’s Robinson Cano in the 5th inning. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Dan Altavilla comes on in relief for Felix Hernandez in the 6th, and get’s Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez to ground into a double play to end the inning. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Marc Rzepczynski threw just one pitch before being pulled by Scott Servais in the 7th. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Kyle Seager retires Cleveland’s Francisco Lindor in the 6th inning.
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Mariners left fielder Ichiro Suzuki after striking out in the fifth inning on Opening Day against Cleveland on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz hits a two run homer in the first inning against Cleveland on Opening Day, Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Mariners left fielder Ichiro Suzuki catches a popfly hit by Cleveland’s third baseman Jose Ramirez to end the side in the third inning on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Robinson cano pumps his fist as Nelson Cruz’s first inning homer clears the wall. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz after hitting a two run homer in the first inning against Cleveland on Opening Day, Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Felix Hernandez gets the start for Seattle Thursday. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Mariners left fielder Ichiro Suzuki, center, stretches out in the dugout before taking to the field in the first inning on Opening Day against Cleveland on, Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Makoa Saffery of Kingston has the ceremonial first trip around the bases Thursday. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Opening Day ceremonies are capped with a flyover as the Mariners play Cleveland Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

The Mariners stand for the National Anthem Thursday. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Mariners left fielder Ichiro Suzuki at Opening Day ceremonies at game against Cleveland on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Mariners left fielder Ichiro Suzuki is introduced at Opening Day ceremonies at game against Cleveland on Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Ichiro is embraced by manager Scott Servais during introductions Thursday. The Seattle Mariners played the Cleveland Indians in the Opening Day game of the 2018 season Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

The Mariner Moose helps 4-year old Edward Rios of Federal Way put his cap on correctly outside the gates of Safeco Field Thursday. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Fans are returning to Safeco in part to see the return of Ichiro. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

The Mariner Moose plays with fans waiting for the gates to open to Safeco Field Thursday. The Seattle Mariners played the Cleveland Indians in the Opening Day game of the 2018 season Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Broadcasters Dave Sims and Rick Rizzs welcome fans to Safeco Field as the gates officially open Thursday. The Seattle Mariners played the Cleveland Indians in the Opening Day game of the 2018 season Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

“The House that Griffey Built” opened for the 2018 season Thursday. The Seattle Mariners played the Cleveland Indians in the Opening Day game of the 2018 season Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

Confetti rains down as the Mariners Moose welcomes fans as the gates open to Safeco Field for Opening Day, which will see pitcher Felix Hernandez take on Cleveland, Thursday, March 29, 2018, at Safeco Field in Seattle. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times)

Ichiro warms up in the batting cage before Thursday’s home opener. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

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