Battle of the Beltway
DC's Washington Nationals beat local rival Baltimore Orioles two games to one. It was the first "Battle of the Beltway" series since the Senators played the Orioles in 1971. Talk about big-time matchups. "Right now, this series, it's for bragging rights," Nationals Manager Frank Robinson said. The last time a Washington-based team won a season series against Baltimore was back in 1965, when the Senators took 10 out of 18 games. The Nats gained some respect and Alfonso Soriano became the fans favorite. "Everybody on the team likes him. He is a very versatile player. He gets on base, he steals bases, he can do whatever you want. I think he's very important for the future of our franchise," Ryan Zimmerman said. "He really cares about playing the game everyday."
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Washington Nationals LF Alfonso Soriano gets thrown out at first.
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Side view at RFK from the left field line.
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There were more than a few empty seats in the stands but the crowd was still vocal and into the game.
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Crazy Orioles fans. Too bad the Nationals did not win and make these guys look like losers.
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This Washington Nationals fan shows his true colors and support for the home team.
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Center field upper deck view at RFK.
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Center field upper deck view at RFK.
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Happy Washington Nationals fans pose for the camera.
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This father and son made the short trip to support the Baltimore Orioles.
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Baltimore Orioles fans had plenty to cheer about as they start the series off with the win.
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Baltimore Orioles fans strike a pose for the camera.
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Another hit by the Baltimore Orioles. Washington Nationals Nick Johnson can only look on in frustration.
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These Washington Nationals fans were all smiles even though the home team was losing.
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This happy couple stands right in front of the foul pole in the upper deck.
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Club level view in center field at RFK.
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