tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post1004035133880005573..comments2023-10-20T04:28:04.547-04:00Comments on Nats320 -- A Washington Nationals Blog: The Z-Man Had Done It AgainScreech's Best Friendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-29940068653414234862009-09-11T19:52:02.609-04:002009-09-11T19:52:02.609-04:00I loved your photos & entry of the event. We h...I loved your photos & entry of the event. We had a great time meeting all the dogs & owners that came out both days.<br /><br />If you use Flickr.com at all, we'd love to have you share your photos with our new group:<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/groups/washington-nationals-pups-in-the-park/<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />Kristin Moran & Jen Stein,<br />Owners, Fetch! Pet Care of HerndonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170500285874761926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-75883181747434969222009-09-10T08:32:29.867-04:002009-09-10T08:32:29.867-04:00John R. - You are correct. The Nats did nix the fi...John R. - You are correct. The Nats did nix the fireworks both Sat night and Sunday due to the Pups in the Park promotion. I worked the event and worked closely with the Nats rep in charge of it. For those of you who were unable to attend, keep your eyes peeled next season, my guess is there will be more of them!! <br /><br />Oh- it was nice to meet the Nats320 team in person on Sunday!!<br /><br />-JamieJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13954999898601263217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-42769965212300486312009-09-07T22:42:26.701-04:002009-09-07T22:42:26.701-04:00Paul: We did listen to the archives of Charlie &am...Paul: We did listen to the archives of Charlie & Dave's Home Run call on Sunday--they were living in the moment. For the first time in a while they were calling a down to the last pitch game. One with a lot of twists leading to the ending. That's fun no matter the team records.<br /><br />And as for the best home run in Nationals Park that's subjective for each person to judge on their own merits. That fine and always good to chat about. What stands out in Sunday's game is Washington had lost 8 straight to that point, never had a lead for over one week, seemed to have little chance of winning until a miraculous rally in the 8th. But blew that chance to pull ahead with poor baserunning, then immediately gave up the lead and still came back to win at the end.<br /><br />That's good Stuff and very special.<br /><br />Ronnie Belliard's home run against The Orioles last year was special and our favorite until Sunday because it came with two outs and two strikes and Washington down by two. For us that beats Opening Night at Nationals Park in 2008 because the Z-Man's homer won a tie ballgame. The fact it was done on Opening Night, the christening of the new ballpark is what makes it extra special.<br /><br />They are ALL FABULOUS MOMENTS. No doubt about it and fun to consider what is the best. But for our money, Sunday was extra special too thank to all the negativity surrounding the event.<br /><br />Thanks.Screech's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094199653375184305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-24308858748546414272009-09-07T21:55:55.191-04:002009-09-07T21:55:55.191-04:00I wasn't there, and as the 9th inning quickly ...I wasn't there, and as the 9th inning quickly progressed I canceled the idea of getting out my bike and then watching the end of the game. Not enough time!<br /><br />It's difficult to disagree with the most loyal, dedicated, positive sports fan I have ever met, but I must say the HR to inaugurate the new stadium is still the #1 moment to me. After making 24 outs in a row, as the Nats did that night, you can't match that HR for the unexpected. <br /><br />You should listen to Charlie's call of Zim's HR yesterday if you get the chance. Charlie enjoyed it.paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683734720896529408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-15780987821797941942009-09-07T13:12:43.615-04:002009-09-07T13:12:43.615-04:00If anyone's interested, click on the John R. l...If anyone's interested, click on the John R. link to see another photo of the final pitch of Sunday's game.John R.http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=103298&l=3633503a09&id=1827348028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-2011962596027091752009-09-07T12:00:54.473-04:002009-09-07T12:00:54.473-04:00Interesting that you took a photo of the final pit...Interesting that you took a photo of the final pitch. I got the same shot from the third base side. I think we all could just feel like something big was about to happen on this pitch. And then the home run! (But no fireworks yesterday! I'm guessing that was to avoid scaring the canines in the crowd. My Three Year Old also appreciated not having to hear the Bang Zoom.)<br /><br /> Another promotion the Nationals had yesterday was $1 Kids day. And with three kids 12 and under, it was a great opportunity for us to get some excellent seats in Section 115 for a total of $66 (1@$63 and 3@$1) instead of $252 (4@$63). Of course, we would have probably just sat in Infield Gallery at $24 each or maybe not bring as many to the game. It is really nice that the team will occasionally make it easier to bring the whole family and get a chance to see the game up close like we did yesterday. And we usually end up spending any ticket savings on concessions anyway!<br /><br />And what a great ending to a beautiful day and game yesterday. I was feeling so good after the game that we decided to take the long way to the Nats Express and depart via the Home Plate Gate. I had never seen the year markers that progress from 1859 to 2005 as you walk up to the stadium on that side. Very nice! And then we saw fans waiting outside of a parking lot hoping for autographs. My daughter got autographs from Wil Nieves, Josh Willingham, Saul Rivera and others. We saw Rob Dibble and his massive, tattooed arms. And we saw Willie Harris in his beautiful restored 1960s-era convertible. But the highlight was Nick Johnson walking out to a waiting stretch limousine and stopping to talk with Nationals fans and sign autographs as well. He seemed to be a really nice person. <br /><br />And then to complete this perfect day, it rained at 8 or 9 PM last night, just enough so we could get some water for our lawns but not at a time that would interfere with anyone's Sunday activites. Perfect!John R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28676208.post-27737468274406558412009-09-07T09:04:21.171-04:002009-09-07T09:04:21.171-04:00I always think of a fan base as a set of concentri...I always think of a fan base as a set of concentric circles. The inside circle is the small set of fans like yourself Nats320, who are loyal to the team despite all the losses, and you stay until the end of the game, no matter what. <br /><br />I also believe that if and when things get better for the Nats, the victories will taste sweeter for you guys because of your loyalty. <br /><br />Anyway, savor these moments. Nothing like a Ryan Zimmerman walk off homer!Jayhttp://jay.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com