Last night Nats fans were not only treated to another spectacular come from behind victory, but those of us in 301 and 201 also enjoyed the company of Washington Nationals President, Stan Kasten. He was incredibly kind and even allowed us to hold his World Series Championship ring from the 1995 Atlanta Braves team!! It was amazing to see the ring, but to hold it was something I can’t describe. I know that one day, the Nationals are going to have rings of their own and I can’t wait to be at the ballpark to see it! Stan seems to enjoy his time with the people and making his way through the ballpark.
The Nationals seem to be playing with a little extra spark lately. Whatever the reason, the Nats have been fighting like mad to stay in the game and have really looked a lot looser and like they are having more fun than they have had all season. Like Monday, the game got off to a rocky start. Joel Hanrahan had some trouble commanding his pitches and attributed some of the hits to the absence of his slider.

With the Nats down 4-0 heading into the bottom of the second, there was a familiar feeling from the night before. However, we were able to bounce back last night and we had confidence we could do it again. Austin Kearns got the Nats on the board with his solo home run to deep left. The Nats then scored in each of the next 4 innings to win the game 9-8! Ronnie Belliard hit a 3 run shot to deep left and D’Angelo Jimenez, who has been outstanding lately, came in for a pinch hit home run. It was the second pinch hit homer in 2 days for the Nats!Perhaps the highlight of the game for us was not as notable as all of the home runs, but just as important. Felipe Lopez drove in his first RBI in 5 weeks. We are certainly glad to see that frustration hasn’t gotten the best of him and his confidence seems to be building after two productive nights!

We had a great time at the ballpark last night. The Mets fans we sat with were really good sports. We were treated to an exciting win and we were able to not only meet Stan Kasten but hold his ring!

Nats News:
Guzman may play again in 2007. He will likely play in a simulated game this week and depending on progress we will see him in action before the season ends.

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