First inside-the-park HR in opener since 1968

MIAMI (AP) -- Emilio Bonifacio has hit the first opening-day inside-the-park homer in the major leagues in 41 years.

The Florida Marlins' new third baseman and leadoff batter hit a drive over the head of center fielder Lastings Milledge and circled the bases for a two-run homer in the fourth inning Monday against the Washington Nationals.

The last inside-the-park homer on opening day was by Boston's Carl Yastrzemski on April 10, 1968.

Bonifacio earned a curtain call from the crowd of 34,323 for the homer, his first in the majors.

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