From thrilling walk-offs to challenging defeats, the last decade of Opening Day games for the Phillies has offered a mix of excitement, drama, good times and bad.

  1. 2024 – Offensive Battle Against the Texas Rangers: The Phillies opened the season with an intense 11-7 loss against the Rangers. Despite the defeat, the Phillies showcased their offensive depth, with multiple players contributing key hits. However, the game also highlighted the need for improvement in their pitching rotation.
  2. 2023 – Schwarber Sparks Victory: Kyle Schwarber electrified the Phillies’ season opener with a leadoff home run against the Oakland Athletics. Backed by an impressive offensive surge, the team secured a 9-5 win. Strong bullpen performances also played a crucial role in holding the lead.
  3. 2022 – Division Rivalry Triumph: The Phillies kicked off the season against the Atlanta Braves, their NL East rivals. Bryce Harper had a big day at the plate, and Zack Wheeler dominated on the mound, leading to a 6-3 win. The game fueled optimism among fans.
  4. 2021 – Clutch Win vs. Marlins: Opening Day against the Miami Marlins was a nail-biter. With the game tied late, a clutch hit in the 8th inning pushed the Phillies ahead for a 4-3 victory. Strong bullpen performances ensured the win in this tense matchup.
  5. 2020 – Tough Loss to the Nationals: Facing the defending World Series champions, the Nationals, the Phillies fell 7-2 in a tough opener. While the Nationals’ pitching was dominant, the game offered a glimpse of potential in some young Phillies players.
  6. 2019 – Bryce Harper’s Debut: Harper’s highly anticipated Phillies debut came on Opening Day against the Braves. While Harper went hitless, the Phillies’ offense exploded for a 10-4 victory. Rhys Hoskins’ grand slam was a standout moment that thrilled fans.
  7. 2018 – Extra-Inning Heartbreaker: The Phillies lost a closely contested Opening Day game to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-4, in extra innings. Despite the loss, the game displayed the team’s grit and determination to fight till the end.
  8. 2017 – Reds Edged Out: Opening Day against the Cincinnati Reds resulted in a 4-3 Phillies win. The bullpen stepped up in key moments to preserve the lead, and timely hits by the lineup secured the victory.
  9. 2016 – Struggles Against the Mets: The Phillies faced the Mets, falling 7-2 as New York’s pitching staff shut down their offense. Despite the loss, there were a few encouraging signs from the team’s younger players.
  10. 2015 – Opening Victory Over the Red Sox: A strong start to the season saw the Phillies win 4-2 against the Boston Red Sox. Solid pitching and clutch at-bats were the keys to the team’s Opening Day success.