The Nationals have partnered with Discovery’s new 24-hour eco lifestyle and entertainment channel, Planet Green, for tomorrow’s Get Your Green On promotion.  The Nats take on the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:10. 

All fans are encouraged to wear green in support of the event.  The first 5,000 fans off the Navy Yard metro will get a pre-paid farecard for the ride home.  The players and ushers will wear green hats and the Nat Packers will wear green t-shirts.  Additionally, Food Network star Emeril Lagasse will be there to do the play ball announcement. 

Planet Green will flip the switch to their new programming from Nationals Park at 6:00pm. Discovery President & CEO David Zaslav will throw out the ceremonial first pitch from the green pitching rubber. Capital Blend, an a cappella  group comprised mostly of Discovery employees, will perform the National Anthem. The line-up card delivery to the green ceremonial home plate will be handled by Eileen O’Neill, Planet Green President and General Manager. Emeril Lagasse, star of Planet Green show Emeril Green, will start the game by announcing “Washington…Let’s Play Ball”.

I think the coolest thing about the event is that it seems only natural that it take place at Nationals Park.  As we reported back in April, Nationals Park is the only LEED-Certified sporting venue in North America.  Even if the team’s not winning, this is something cool to be proud of.

Hopefully we see lots of you tomorrow with your green on!

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