Sunday night walkoff and Bush’s reception

What a way to start the season (post-Japan edition). Washington’s Ryan Zimmerman hit a walk-off homer in a pitching duel, shortly after the Braves had tied it up by scoring on a passed ball.

It’s good to see baseball back again. Though what will likely be remembered more than Zimmerman’s walkoff or the game being the first at the new Nationals Park was the reception President Bush got when he went out on the field for the ceremonial first pitch.

We’re only hours away from the real Opening Day — 12 hours away until that first full day of baseball, and I can’t wait.