ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 3: Edwin Encarnacion #10 of the Cleveland Indians reacts before the Texas Rangers take their at bat in the ninth inning on Opening Day at Globe Life Park in Arlington on April 3, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. The Indians won 8-5. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
It can be difficult to find the right level of metaphysical importance to attach to Opening Day. It’s the start of a new season and the first game that counts. On the other hand, it’s still only one of 162 games. I strive for some semblance of balance in marking it.