For Those Who Couldn't Go To The K, A Peek At Royals Opening Day

By Lisa Rodriguez

Published April 6, 2015 at 7:29 PM CDT

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Mark Tripses of Lee's Summit tries his hand at pitching in the parking lot before the game.

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'Bones' came from Blue Springs to every postseason game last year to tailgate, and he was back for Opening Day.

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Gina Harvey and Gene Winters came from Raytown to see the game.

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Lee Bell wipes down the seats before the fans come into the stadium.

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A fan dances with a towel at the Royals' home opener.

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Alex Gordon receives his American League Championship ring.

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The Royals raise their pennant flag before the home opener.

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Fans cheer during the home opener April 6.

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The energy was palpable at Kauffman Stadium, as fans filed in to watch the Royals defeat the White Sox 10-1 in the first game of the season. Though a light drizzle fell from a grey sky, there's wasn't an empty seat to be found. Standing room only tickets sold for more than $100.

Couldn't make it to the game? The Up To Date team arrived at the stadium bright and early to capture the experience — check out the slideshow above.