Phillies players excited for home opener at Citizens Bank Park: ‘It’s good for us to have butterflies’

Aaron Nola is ready for the home opener. (Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire)
The pageantry of Opening Day or the first home game of a season is one of the unique parts of baseball, and the Phillies are ready for the ceremonies to start. Philadelphia will host the Colorado Rockies on Monday afternoon for its home opener at Citizens Bank Park, one of the circled holidays on the sports calendar.“Love the home openers, man,” pitcher Aaron Nola said before the game. “They’re fun