It always begins with pomp and pageantry, with the giant flag blanketing the outfield and a deafening flyover piercing the blue sky. And it ends with overreactions. Because after opening day, all you have is

Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber both homered in the seventh. Jose Alvarado pitched the ninth for the win.

Alec Bohm hits a ball into the gap that gives the Phillies a 5-3 lead in extra innings.