I had a third base box seat to this game and thanks to a friend, managed to get on the field as batting practice was winding down. We met Nats Manager Jim Riggleman, who gave each of us an autographed baseball.
The Nationals won their 8th game in a row 4-2 over the Orioles in what is called The Battle of the Beltway.
Enjoy the photo essay. Click on the picture once for a larger view.
Centerfield view of batting practice
Orioles Pitcher Jeremy Guthrie gets his throwing in
Johnny Holliday with 3B's Mark Reynolds and Ryan Zimmerman
O's 3B Mark Reynolds chats with Nats 3B Ryan Zimmerman
Me and Nats Manager Jim Riggleman before the game
Kids greet the Nats players at their position before the game
Nats Pitcher Jordan Zimmermann warms up
Nick Markakis takes a cut
Ryan Zimmerman fields a grounder
Adam Jones circles the bases after his homer in the first inning
Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz
Jayson Werth: 6 years, $ 126 million and one cool beard
Jayson Werth at bat
Ryan Zimmerman connects for a homer
Derrek Lee is...
Out!
Ivan Rodriguez discusses strategy with Jordan Zimmermann
Nats Catcher Ivan Rodriguez connects
Sequence of Nats Pitcher Jordan Zimmermann
Ryan Zimmerman anticipates a play at third base
Bucky Harris & Walter Johnson: Washington Senators in the Baseball Hall of Fame
Roger Bernadina squares to bunt
Bernadina opts to hit instead
Nats grounds crew. I've always wanted to do this!
Orioles Catcher Matt Wieters
Derrek Lee slides safely into second base
President's Race
Teddy fails to win...again
Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz
Ryan Zimmerman in the field
Nick Markakis connects
Jayson Werth at bat
Nats Pitcher Jordan Zimmermann makes the put out at first
Nats celebrate after Michael Morse's homer
O's Manager Buck Showalter makes a pitching change
O's Pitcher Brian Matusz leaves the game after hurting his left hamstring
Orioles Reliever Clay Rapada
Nats Danny Espinosa gets caught in a run down
Out!
Nats Catcher Ivan Rodriguez connects
Nats Manager Jim Riggleman appreciates his pitcher's effort
Nats Reliever Henry Rodriguez
Nick Markakis pops up
O's Reliever Brad Bergesen
Ryan Zimmerman at bat
Rodriguez and Rodriguez discuss pitching to the O's next batter
Nats First Baseman Michael Morse at bat
Danny Espinosa at the plate
Nats closer Drew Storen enters with a 4-2 lead
O's Shortstop Robert Andino batting in the 9th inning
Drew Storen gets the last out
Nationals win 4-2!
The autographed baseball I got from Nats Manager Jim Riggleman. Benjamin was thrilled and we have display case for it.
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