As expected, MLB's opening day was glorious. There were homers and steals and a couple of extra-inning games. Some matches raced over the total, some games stayed under the total. It was a little chilly here and there, but no rain.

Gore absolutely dominated an excellent Phillies lineup on Opening Day, dicing them up for 13 strikeouts in his six shutout innings, allowing just one hit and no walks. And he did it with a whole new approach that could help him solve his biggest issue so far in the majors, his struggles against left-handed hitters.

Pitch No. 93 coaxed an uncomfortable swing from Brandon Marsh and a cathartic reaction from MacKenzie Gore, who spun 180 degrees, clenched his fists and erupted. Pitch No. 93 was a sweeper down and away that ended the sixth inning and Gore’s remarkable afternoon.