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Apr 07, 2021

After More Than 17 Months, Nats Fans Revel In Another Day At The Ballpark

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 04, 2014

Opening Day At Nationals Park: Here’s What You Need To Know

Happy Opening Day! Here’s what you need to know.

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.

Apr 01, 2013

Get Excited: The Nationals Are Back, and With Reasonably High Expectations

It’s Opening Day at Nationals Park, and we’re excited.

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.

Apr 12, 2012

Nationals Win Home Opener on Wild Pitch in 10th Inning

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.

Mar 21, 2012

Strasmas Comes Early With Reconstructed Pitcher Starting on Opening Day

Less than two years after surgeons reconstructed his arm, Stephen Strasburg will make the opening-day start for the Nationals. Strasburg will get the ball when the Nationals begin their season April 5, the Post reports.

 
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