Kim celebrates first Orioles start with two hits

Hyun Soo Kim finally got his chance to play in the Major Leagues on Sunday. After a rough Spring Training that ended with him refusing the Orioles’ request to go to Triple-A Norfolk and work on his skills, Kim sat on the bench for the first four games until manager Buck Showalter put him into the line-up for this contest.

In opposing dugout, Harper has fan in Bonds

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper acknowledged Sunday that he idolized Barry Bonds as a kid and called him the greatest hitter on the planet because of the way he could swing the bat. Winning seven National League MVP Awards can be convincing to a youngster like Harper. The respect appears to be mutual from Bonds, who is now the hitting coach with the Marlins.