Nationals’ Opening Day

Marlins Nationals Baseball A United States flag is unfurled during the national anthem before an opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins in Washington on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
Marlins Nationals Baseball A United States flag is unfurled during the national anthem before an opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins in Washington on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
The weather couldn't have been more cooperative as the Nationals started their 2013 season. The flag is spread across the field for the national anthem. (WTOP/Mike McMearty)
Clint Romesha Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the opening day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Before the game, the running presidents run the stands, including the newest addition, President Taft. (WTOP/Sam Millstone)
Marlins Nationals Baseball The Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins stand for a moment of silence honoring the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting before the opening day baseball game in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The American flag unfurling at Nats Park. (WTOP/Bob Madigan)(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Bryce Harper Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits his second home run of the game in the fourth inning of the opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The newest racing president poses for photos with fans at the Nats' home opener. (WTOP/Laurie Cantillo)
Balloons crown the main gates of Nationals Park on Opening Day. (WTOP/Julia Ziegler)
Stephen Strasburg Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws during the second inning in the opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
283193 You'll see some changes in, and getting to, Nationals Park this year. (WTOP/Mike McMearty)
Clubhouse store at Nats Park loaded with new merchandise for Opening Day. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein via Twitter)
Chris Coghlan, Ian Desmond Miami Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan (8) throws over Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) during a double play in the seventh inning of the opening day baseball game in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Bryce Harper up at bat again after hitting his second home run in the Nationals season opener. (WTOP/Kerry Walter)
Wilson Ramos, Giancarlo Stanton Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos (40) tags Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) out at home in the seventh inning the opening day baseball game in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. The Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 2-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
'Is that you, Bryce?' A fan shows off her support for Bryce Harper, who has two home runs. The mask costs $15. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
Bryce Harper Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) watches his second homer of the game sail over right field in the fourth inning of the opening day baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
This was the view for many fans who weren't lucky enough to have the day off to enjoy the Nationals season opener. (WTOP/Gary Emerling)
Fans were happy to see this addition to the Nationals' scoreboard -- the NL East Division Champs banner. (WTOP/Julia Ziegler)
Nationals team members offer each other congratulations on the field after winning the first game of the season 2-0 against the Marlins. (WTOP/Mike McMearty)
Rafael Soriano Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano (29) points skyward after the final out in the Washington Nationals 2-0 victory over the Miami Marlins in the opening day baseball game in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Bryce Harper Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) congratulates his teammates after the Nationals 2-0 victory over the Miami Marlins in the opening day baseball game in Washington, on Monday, April 1, 2013. Harper hit two home runs in his first two at bats during the game. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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