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A crowd of 2,144 fans attended the opening day game between the Stockton Ports and the Modesto Nuts at Banner Island Ballpark in Stockton Thursday evening.

Modesto Nuts Right Field Gabriel Gonzalez slides Ito the second base as Stockton Ports Second Baseman Jose Escorche attempts a tag . (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local)
Tristan Torres, 4, holds his father’s hand at the Ports opening day. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local)

The Nuts, the Single-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, defeated the Ports 10-5 in the home opener.

The game began at 7:05 p.m. and ended with fireworks at the ballpark.

Opening weekend will continue through Saturday, as Stockton continues to face Modesto, with giveaways on Friday and Saturday and another fireworks show to conclude the weekend.

Stockton Ports Catcher Luis Martinez signs a baseball bat for Darren Hunt. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local)
Modesto Nuts First Baseman Gabriel Moncada celebrates a home run as he crosses home plate. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local)
Fans watch a hit during the Stockton Ports opener against the Modesto Nuts. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local)
Charlie Hagerman (center), 10, shows his ball autographed by several Stockton Ports players to his father before the start of the Ports opener. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local)
Modesto Nuts Right Fielder Gabriel Gonzalez reacts after hitting a double during the Ports opener. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local)
Congressman Josh Harder throws the ceremonial first pitch during Ports opener. (Harika Maddala/Bay City News/Catchlight Local)