Just another Halo victory

I wasn’t expecting the Angels to go on a losing streak, but it’s always nice to get that first win of the season out of the way.

Jon Garland pitched eight great innings, being more effective than any pitcher I’ve ever seen who didn’t strike out any batters. The saber-geek in me wants to see Garland strikeout more batters, but honestly, if he somehow keeps repeating this performance, I don’t care if he doesn’t strike out a single batter all season long. Also, the offense finally exploded, with Vladimir Guerrero, Garret Anderson and Howie Kendrick each getting three hits.

Twins fans booed a call in the ninth inning — to their credit, enough of their fans stuck around with their team losing 9-1 to make a lot of noise. That’s impressive.

Links around the interwebs

Texas fans are great: (hat-tip to Bruins Nation)

A visit to Padres’ Opening Day and an economics lesson too. (Ducksnorts)

The history of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” along with a video of Harry Caray. (Babes Love Baseball)

Countdown celebrates its fifth anniversary this week, here’s remembering some of the show’s greatest moments. (Either Relevant or True)

The new Dan Patrick Show is now six-months old. (Palaver)

The Patriots are amazingly not on national TV in Week 1. (Larry Brown Sports)

10 things learned from Opening Day. (Baseball Mastermind)

Tampa Bay is currently in first place in the AL East. (Bugs & Cranks)

Check out these lego baseball stadiums and an interview with a creator. (Home Run Derby)

Some great sports songs. (Hugging Harold Reynolds)