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Astros Opening Day Lineup In Photos

The game's about to start at 2:30 against the Rangers. See who's taking the field for the defending World Series champions.

It's Opening Day in Major League Baseball today, and fans are chomping at the bit to watch the World Champion Houston Astros defend their title.

The first pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Globe Life Park in Arlington as the Astros take on the Texas Rangers in the first game of the Lone Star Showdown. Here's the opening lineup in photos for the Astros, and a Tweet to get you ready.

1. George Springer/RF
2. Alex Bregman/3B
3. Jose Altuve/2B
4. Carlos Correa/SS
5. Marwin Gonzalez/1B
6. Josh Reddick/LF
7. Evan Gattis/DH
8. Jake Marisnick/CF
9. Brian McCann/C
Starting Pitcher/Justin Verlander

Photos via Getty Images

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