A Start to MLB 2008: Take Me out to the Ball Game!

Opening day has finally arrived, and what a day it turned out to be. Three games could not be decided in nine innings and had to go into extras. Two games were not played because of weather, so the Yankees, Blue Jays, Rockies, and Cardinals will have to wait for their season to begin on Tuesday. Most of the games were very tight, but a few were not. The Padres ended up beating the Astros 4-0 with Peavy getting the win on opening day.  Peavy pitched seven innings, allowing only three hits.  He also helped his team with the bat going one-for-one with two RBIs and a walk.  Tejada, in his debut with the Astros, went two-for-four. The Dodgers also shutout the Giants 5-0 in their opener.  Penny got the win and also contributed by getting an RBI at the plate.  Kent went two-for-three, hitting a home run and knocking in two runs.  The Mets beat the Marlins 7-2 as Santana got his first win as a Met.  He went seven innings with eight Ks and allowed just three ... [link]