"Red Sox Defeat Mariners in Home Opener with 6-4 Victory"

The Seattle Mariners lost their home opener to the Boston Red Sox, 4-6, despite a nostalgic and celebratory atmosphere at T-Mobile Park. Former Mariner Nelson Cruz threw out the first pitch, and Mitch Haniger received a warm welcome from fans upon his return. Haniger and Dylan Moore both hit home runs, but the Red Sox capitalized on pitcher Luis Castillo's struggles to secure the win. The game was also a poignant reminder of the passage of time, with the author reflecting on the absence of their late father and the enduring connections between past, present, and future on every Opening Day.