Bryce Harper's Amazing Opening Day

Expectations for Bryce Harper were high going into the 2013 season, but what Harper did on Monday afternoon in front of over 45,000 fans at Nats Park.  During the Washington Nationals opening day matchup against the Miami Marlins, the NL Rookie of the Year started the season by crushing homeruns in each of his first two at bats, sprinting around the bases, and throwing out the I Love You shoutout to his folks in the crowd.

Harper was coming off a strong spring and an even stronger end of spring where he seemed to get on base every time he stepped up to the plate.

After cranking a homer in the 1st inning to get the Nationals offense started, the crowd rose to their feet expecting a curtain call.  Bryce knew that that was just the beginning of a long season, so he remained in the dugout.  However, when he hit an even longer bomb in the 4th inning, the crowd refused to let Harper remain hidden.

Opening Day Is Tomorrow

We can hardly wait.  It's been way too long since we walked out of Nats Park with tears in our eyes and Cardinal hate in our souls.  When baseball disappeared, so did a bit of DC.  But tomorrow it is back.  A new season, an improved team, and a city filled with Natitude.  I know one thing...I can't wait for TOMORROW...




It's Only a Day Away...