Something strange is happening this season.  I’m trying to cheer for the Nats with low expectations in an attempt to save my soul during what looks to be another difficult season.  So, on Saturday, I convinced myself to go to the game simply to get the cool Los Nacionales t-shirt.  I really didn’t want to be there. 

But again, unexpectedly, the Nats lifted me up.  Sure it was nice to see Martis pitch really well through the first six.  It was nice to have a lead.   It was nice to see Dunn crush that bomb and Zimmerman extend his streak.  But we’ve been there before…having a game all locked up only to see it slip away in the final 6 outs.

I wasn’t truly ecstatic until Martis returned to pitch in the eighth…and then again in the ninth.  In those final moments of the game, I nearly transformed into my old, optimistic “I love this team!” self.   I love pitching.  I love the National League.  I absolutely loved this win.

So that’s two games so far where I truly never wanted to be there but left euphoric.  I don’t know what to make of that, except that I’m going to keep going to Nats Park because those moments, even though rare, are really quite special.

I just wish we could have Latino Heritage Nights more frequently, or could incorporate more of the culture, language and music into our traditional games.  It reminded me a little bit of the World Baseball Classic, which was such an amazing experience for me.  The fans sure seemed to have a great time.

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