Attending the Athletics’ first game in their makeshift home made for a memorable evening despite the minor-league ballpark’s oddities and shortcomings.

All the A’s players wore No. 24 jerseys to honor late Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, who died Dec. 20 five days before his 66th birthday. A 24-second moment of silence was held following player introductions. Henderson’s three daughters threw out ceremonial first pitches.

As Sutter Health Park prepares for a landmark season featuring both the Athletics and the Sacramento River Cats, the stadium has undergone major upgrades designed to enhance