MLB Opening Day took center stage last week and two of the games played on Thursday had memorable moments that made our Photo(S) Of The Week. One featured a return to baseball for one player who’s been out of regular season play for 19 months. The other was a MLB record setting performance.
Mets SP Johan Santana throws his first pitch in 581 days to Atlanta Braves batter Michael Bourne. Photo: Chuck Solomon/SI
Toronto's J.P. Arencibia hit a three-run home run in the 16th inning to break a 4-4 tie vs the Indians. It was the longest opening-day game in major league history. AP Photo/Amy Sancetta
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The amazement in Arencibia’s eyes as he follows the ball is wondrous.