After 
the Arizona Diamondbacks made the playoffs winning the National League West in 2011 they hoped to return to the playoffs for another season.
On April 6, 2012 the Diamondbacks hosted the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field in Phoenix AZ.
Right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy would make his second Opening Day start take the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Opening Day line-up featured four changes from the previous season.
Paul Goldschmidt would get his first Opening Day start at first base. Jason Kubel who was signed in the off-season would get the start in left field. Ryan Roberts played third base and Aaron Hill would get the start at second base.
For the ninth time in franchise history and the sixth consecutive year the Diamondbacks won their season opener. The final score Diamondbacks 7 - Giants 6 in front of 49,130.
| 2012 | ||
| Order | Name | Position |
| 1. | Willie Bloomquist | SS |
| 2. | Chris Young | CF |
| 3. | Justin Upton | RF |
| 4. | Miguel Montero | C |
| 5. | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B |
| 6. | Jason Kubel | LF |
| 7. | Ryan Roberts | 3B |
| 8. | Aaron Hill | 2B |
| 9. | Ian Kennedy | RHP |
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