Opening day has finally come and gone. The weather could not have been better and the games likewise. Sunday night the Red Sox come from behind on the strength of Kevin Youkilis’ three extra base hits and a solo shot from Dustin Pedroia to beat the hated Yankees. Yesterday, Jason Heyward hits a long homerun on his first swing ever as a major league player and the Braves spanked the Cubs who tied an opening day record by allowing 16 runs. Sir Albert Pujols hit not one but two opening day homeruns which puts him on pace for 324. It could be a good season. Roy Halladay pitched a gem in Philly as the reigning NL champs look to repeat. Tim lincecum struck out 7 and gave up only 4 hits through 7 innings in a Giants 5-2 win over Houston. Perhaps the play of the entire season has already occurred. Mark Buerhle kicked a ball that was hit back at him, then chased it down as it careened toward the first base line between the pitcher’s mound and first. He crosses the base path right in front of the baserunner and in one motion, scoops the ball with his glove and flicks it between his legs underhand to first to get the runner by about a half step. WOW! What does day two have in store?
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