Photos: Red Sox welcome new season with Opening Day at Fenway - The Boston Globe

Red Sox fans bundled up against chilly March weather to watch their team open the 2023 season against division rival Baltimore at Fenway Park.

Taylor Gonick, 8, threw a ball back and forth with his dad while they waited for the gates to open on Opening Day at Fenway Park. Gonick, who drove up from New Jersey with his family, has been to every single Opening Day since he was born. — Taylor Gonick, 8, threw a ball back and forth with his dad while they waited for the gates to open on Opening Day at Fenway Park. Gonick, who drove up from New Jersey with his family, has been to every single Opening Day since he was born.Erin Clark/Globe Staff

The giant American flag was dropped over the Green Monster during pregame festivities. — The giant American flag was dropped over the Green Monster during pregame festivities. Jim Davis/Globe Staff

Fans braved the cold from the Green Monster. — Fans braved the cold from the Green Monster.Erin Clark/Globe Staff

Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber was removed him from the game in the fourth inning. — Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber was removed him from the game in the fourth inning. Jim Davis/Globe Staff

Four-month-old Kees Roest wore his Red Sox best. — Four-month-old Kees Roest wore his Red Sox best.Erin Clark/Globe Staff

The Red Sox kicked off the season with the Baltimore Orioles. — The Red Sox kicked off the season with the Baltimore Orioles.Erin Clark/Globe Staff

The Red Sox Triston Casas reacted after being called out on strikes, — The Red Sox Triston Casas reacted after being called out on strikes, Jim Davis/Globe Staff

Governor Maura Healy was greeted by Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster on the field before the game. — Governor Maura Healy was greeted by Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster on the field before the game.Jim Davis/Globe Staff

Harper Glines, 8, had her face painted. — Harper Glines, 8, had her face painted.Erin Clark/Globe Staff

Cold fans watched the game from the seats. — Cold fans watched the game from the seats.Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff

Big League Brian greeted brothers Tyler, TJ, and Taylor Gonick as they wait to be let through the gates. — Big League Brian greeted brothers Tyler, TJ, and Taylor Gonick as they wait to be let through the gates.Erin Clark/Globe Staff

Red Sox infielder Yu Chang was bundled up against the cold as he threw on the field before the game. — Red Sox infielder Yu Chang was bundled up against the cold as he threw on the field before the game.Jim Davis/Globe Staff

Megan Rojas, Kaydee Rojas, Jeremy Rojas, and Sean Adams were all wrapped up to keep warm while standing in line on Opening Day. — Megan Rojas, Kaydee Rojas, Jeremy Rojas, and Sean Adams were all wrapped up to keep warm while standing in line on Opening Day.David L. Ryan/Globe Staff

Baseball fans watched the game from the Green Monster. — Baseball fans watched the game from the Green Monster.Erin Clark/Globe Staff

People strolled down Lansdowne Street during Opening Day. — People strolled down Lansdowne Street during Opening Day.Erin Clark/Globe Staff

Globe Photo David L. Ryan