From the Nationals:
“With an exhilarating victory in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers, the Nationals have forced a decisive Game 5 in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Even though the game will be played in LA, the Postseason party continues in D.C. as Nationals Park will host a Game 5 Watch Party, presented by Budweiser, and the Nats look to #STAYINTHEFIGHT. (more…)
Thanks to Heather for sending from last night’s game: “It wasn’t even the sports section”
Your captions in the comments – winner(s) get a free PoPville t-shirt!
Ed. Note: Regarding 6:26 PM tonight – It was/will be two F-16 jets doing a flyover for the Nats game.
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…)
Thanks to Nick for sending:
“Taking my EEO training and couldn’t help but love this. As a native DCer who hates the “DC Football” team and is a rabid Cowboys fan, I couldn’t agree more with the answer to this question (“all of the above”).”
Boom and boom!
And for those who missed the flyover at Nats Park last night – this video is great: (more…)
Update from DC United above.
Disturbing report from a Seattle Sounders supporters group:
“Some of our brothers and sisters were attacked last night after the game. Some have been hospitalized. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. ECS has also put out the following statement: (more…)
11th and U Street, NW
Back in July we learned that a Tavern called Mama ‘San would be coming to the lower levels. Last week a liquor license placard was also posted on the second floor for a spot called Lyve at U, which says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern serving seafood, burgers, wings, and salads. Applicant is applying for an Entertainment Endorsement with Dancing and Cover Charge inside the premises only. Applicant is applying for Sports Wagering with 1 teller, 2 self-service kiosks, and multiple geo-fenced mobile applications. Applicant is also applying for a Sidewalk Café Endorsement with 12 seats. Total seating inside premises is 219 with a Total Occupancy Load of 400.”
STAY TUNED.
Update from Events DC:
“We have heard the concerns from the community and will make arrangements to install water fountains in the facility this fall. Upon request, guests may receive complimentary 5oz cups of water at each concession stand.”
“Dear PoPville,
We went to a Mystics game in their new home at the waiting-for-a-named-sponsor Entertainment and Sports Arena. It was a great game, with the Mystics scoring 107 points and a record-setting 18 three-pointers. While I enjoyed the cozier feel on the new stadium, I was shocked when I went to look for a water fountain and was told that there were none. (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…)
There were good times and bad times and ridiculous times:
Devastating.
Washington Post with the awful news:
“United and Derby County, a second-tier English club, announced Tuesday that they have reached agreement that will allow the superstar forward to become a player and assistant coach this winter.”