Nationals fans had waited 527 days to step foot again in Nats Park after the coronavirus pandemic halted in-person games last season.
Apr 01, 2021
Update: Nationals’ Monday Game Against Braves Postponed To Tuesday Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Nats will now kick off their season on Tuesday, after the opening series against the Mets was postponed last week.
Mar 31, 2020
This Weekend Was Supposed To Be Opening Day. But Now D.C. Little Leaguers Are On The Bench
For D.C.’s 2,000-plus Little Leaguers, the spring season is on hold due to coronavirus.
Apr 01, 2013
Bryce Harper Homers in First Two At-Bats of Season
Bryce Harper isn’t wasting any time in getting his sophomore year off to a fiery start.
Mar 13, 2013
Strasburg Named Nationals’ Opening Day Starter
No surprises here, but the Washington Nationals announced today that ace pitcher Stephen Strasburg will start the opening game of the upcoming season when the Nationals host the Miami Marlins on April 1.
Aug 27, 2012
Henderson Oversees Smooth Opening Day for D.C. Public Schools, Says Decision on Closures Could Come Soon
D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson spent the day touring eight D.C. public schools, overseeing an opening day that has become much smoother than in the past. She also said that controversial decisions on future school closures could come by December.
The Nationals won their home opener against the Cincinnati Reds on a wild pitch in the 10th inning that allowed Ryan Zimmerman to slide home for the winning run.