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October 25, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

José Andrés to Serve Up Ceremonial First Pitch for Game 5

Bethesda’s José Andrés is scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch of Game 5 of the World Series—if the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros are still playing. Fox is scheduled to air the game at 8:07 p.m. Sunday. It would take place at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Andrés, the celebrity chef, founded […]

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October 25, 2019 | Hannah Dalsheim

What You Need To Know About World Series Game 3

Heading to World Series Game 3? Here’s what you need to know: Nationals currently lead 2-0 in the series against the Houston Astros. The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown and caught by Chad Cordero and Brian Schneider, members of the 2005 Nationals inaugural team. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. First pitch is at 8:07 […]

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October 25, 2019 | Maryam Shahzad

Nats’ Fans Keep Riding the ‘Baby Shark’ Bandwagon

The viral children’s song “Baby Shark” has become the Washington Nationals unofficial theme song over the past few months. How did it happen? The Nats signed Gerardo Parra, the much traveled outfielder, in May. He was in an 0-for-23 slump when he decided to change his walk-up music. He chose the song as an ode […]

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October 25, 2019 | Hannah Dalsheim

If You’re Heading Downtown for the World Series Game, Here Are Some Transportation Tips

The World Series is back in Washington D.C. for the first time in 86 years. 40,000 plus people will be attending Game 3 tonight which is scheduled to start at 8:07 p.m. but there will be thousands of others in the vicinity of the ballpark at restaurants, bars or just hanging around. D.C. officials are […]

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October 24, 2019 | Staff Writer

Rockville Hosting Outdoor World Series Watch Party

Friday night will mark the first World Series game in Washington, DC since 1933. The cheapest tickets (standing room only) for the Astros-Nationals game are going for over $1000 on the secondary market. If you are not one of the lucky ones to have scored a ticket, you will have many options to watch the […]

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October 22, 2019 | Joe Yasharoff

Nationals’ Well Wishers Include Area Athletes, Teams and Landmarks

There is no shortage of well wishers for the Washington Nationals as they begin their quest Tuesday night for their first World Series title. Go #Nats, from the (temporarily and unofficially) rechristened @Nationals Mall! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/QtkwVD0rZP — National Mall NPS (@NationalMallNPS) October 22, 2019 Best of luck to the Washington @Nationals in the #WorldSeries, from […]

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October 22, 2019 | Hannah Dalsheim

Local Bars, Restaurants Offer Many Options to Watch Nationals’ World Series Games

Trying to find a place to watch the Washington Nationals in the World Series this week? There are several options in Montgomery County. Here are just a few: Matchbox, located at 1699 Rockville Pike is offering Happy Hour priced food and drinks to anyone wearing Nationals gear. Quincy’s South, located at 11401 Woodglen Drive in […]

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October 10, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Cadets Attend Magruder’s JROTC’s Eagle Battalion Golf Event

More than 30 students involved in Magruder High School’s Army Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC) program came out to the first-ever Eagle Battalion Charity Golf Event at Blue Mash Golf Course in Laytonsville on Wednesday. The event was organized by the Eagle Battalion Booster Club, a nonprofit that raises money for the Army JROTC […]

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October 8, 2019 | Joe Yasharoff

Keeping Up With Katie: Ledecky Sets American Record

Katie Ledecky made the inaugural meet of the International Swimming League in Indianapolis memorable. The Bethesda native beat world champion Ariane Titmus in the 400-meter freestyle by 3.55 seconds and set an American record in the process. Ledecky’s time of 3:54:06 was just .14 off the world record. Fun atmosphere + fun TEAM @DCTridentISL 🔱 […]

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October 7, 2019 | Daryl Schultz

Northwest Overwhelms Gaithersburg 49-13

Gaithersburg High School, Gaithersburg Maryland October 4th 2019 Homecoming night at Gaithersburg was spoiled by the Jaguars of Northwest High when they marched down the field with their first possession and scored within the first two minutes of the game.  There were 28 unanswered points before the Trojans tallied their first touchdown with one minute […]

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