My stock photo for big Nats games from a previous epic night back in 2015
It’s hard to explain if you’re not a baseball fan. Last night never happens to us. It always happens against us. Last night, despite being down 3-0 early – we believed. The baseball Gods smiled upon us for once. We are moving on. The goosebumps still haven’t gone away. (more…)
Boom and boom!
And for those who missed the flyover at Nats Park last night – this video is great: (more…)
79 Potomac Avenue, SE
From All-Purpose Pizzeria Capitol Riverfront (79 Potomac Ave SE):
“Join us for Grateful Dead Pizza Night before or after the Washington Nationals Grateful Dead Night on Tuesday, August 13!
We’ll have special menu items like “The Pig Pen” pie with mozzarella, breakfast sausage, mushrooms and grana and “The Stella Blue” a color-changing, frozen gin and tonic! (more…)
From the Nationals:
“Today, the Washington Nationals launched the Kids Eat Free program, a brand-new initiative that will offer complimentary meals for children ages 12 and under beginning with the July 22nd game against the Colorado Rockies and running through the Labor Day game vs. the New York Mets. The Nationals are the first Major League team to offer free meals to all young fans at every home game. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joseph Gruber
Speaking of fireworks, I always get lots of queries about this one as it’s starting. Good reminder from the Nationals:
“Since Nationals Park opened its gates in 2008, July 3rd fireworks have become a tradition here in the team’s Navy Yard home. Fans are invited to stay after the 6:05 p.m. game to enjoy this year’s edition of the Freedom Fireworks show!”
From the Nationals:
“The Washington Nationals may be on the road for a seven-day road trip, but baseball fans and foodies alike will have the opportunity to come to Nationals Park THIS WEEKEND to enjoy Brunch on the Baselines!
On June 2, Nationals fans have the opportunity to enjoy their Sunday brunch on the field at Nationals Park while watching the Nats on the NatsHD scoreboard as they take on the Reds in Cincinnati. This special all-inclusive brunch begins at noon (more…)
Credit: Paul Kim for the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
From the Nationals:
“Yesterday, the Scholar-Athletes at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy celebrating the end of the school year received a surprise visit from President Barack Obama. The President enjoyed a first-hand look at the after-school programming of the Youth Baseball Academy, including a scrimmage between our HUSTLE baseball and softball programs, field activities for younger students, and the weekly farmers’ market offering healthy, affordable produce to neighborhood families. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
Attending the Nats game next Friday and will not have time to eat beforehand like I normally try to do (great restaurants within feet of the park!)
I saw that Nats Park has upgraded its concessions and new additions include ChiKo, Medium Rare, DC Empanadas, and lobster rolls. Curiously, there are aren’t really reviews of any of the new options available online from actual game goers. I’d love to know what food is recommended by the popville community inside the stadium.”
Ed. Note: Mine is 100% ChiKo.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
A question for you and the readership: does anyone know when payment for the parking meters around Nat stadium/Navy yard goes into effect on Sunday games? Do I need to pay to park on the streets if I am in Navy Yard at 8 AM on a Sunday game day, for example?”
“DC’s right down the road, but it’s a world of difference between markets. If you’re over there, you’re thinking of politics and the White House. If you’re here, this is a sports town & they love their Phillies” -ARod
Nats Park averaged about 4K more fans than CBP did last year pic.twitter.com/bRUiqTcdVK
— Cody (@CodyRogers10) April 1, 2019
I’ve seen other comments saying D.C. is only a Redskins town. If I may – NO. Absolutely not. Unless maybe you are one of the lucky old timers who used to drink beers with Riggo at the Malt Shop – but in 2019 – no, no D.C. is not just a Burgundy and Gold town anymore. The closest you could maybe argue would be when RG3 gave us an ounce of hope before injury(ies). While many still support the team, it’s quite possible the owner of the football team may have also contributed a tad to the demise of the football fervor. Anyway, bottom line – AROD doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Oh yeah, D.C. kinda supports our mildly successful hockey team I think. Swing through Chinatown next time there’s a home game. As for the Nats, it is early my friends, it is early. Go NATS – I’ll see you at the park on Wednesday.
I sense: (more…)