Finally after five long months, it’s baseball time! The Nationals returned to the district last night, and headed right to the new ballpark. After playing in RFK for three seasons, Nationals Park must be like a dream for these guys. They play every game with heart and deserve a bright shiny new place to call their own. SBF was there last night when the players arrived and has some great pictures of them seeing their new home for the first time.
We haven’t been inside the new park yet, mostly due to work schedules, but also because we didn’t want to spoil the magic of seeing the place for the first time. We are so excited to see everything tomorrow, and are looking forward to spending many summers as Nats fans in Nationals Park. The Post has a great interactive guide to the new park today, check it out!
Last week, the Nationals asked fans to pick the music for the new park. We lobbied hard for Heart during the 7th inning stretch, but sadly it didn’t win.
Here’s a list of what you’ll be hearing this season -
After a home run - Chuck Brown Bustin Loose
During the 7th inning stretch - Otis Day and the Knights Shout
After a Nats win - U2 Beautiful Day
Lastly, it sounds like Lo Duca won’t be catching President Bush’s first pitch on Sunday. Manny Acta will be given that honor. The White House says its not because of the steroid issues, and that the Nationals made the decision. Either way, we think it’s a wise move to let Manny be the one to play catch with President.
We’ll have more later as we kick off the first weekend of baseball in Nationals Park!
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