2008 Nationals Park Inaugural Game
Washington Nationals opened the District's new $611 million ballpark with a 3 to 2 victory against the Atlanta Braves. The season opener marked the first Major League Baseball game of 2008 on US soil. With the dome of the U.S. Capitol lit up against the black night sky beyond left field, and the Washington Monument visible from patches of the upper deck, the park provided a picturesque setting.
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Washington Nationals backup catcher Jesus Flores. Last year he started 42 games as catcher and hit .244. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Washington Nationals LF Rob Mackowiak gets introduced. Mackowiak came to the Nats from the San Diego Padres. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Washington Nationals reserve 1B Dmitri Young. Young, who hit .320 in 2007, was the only Washington Nationals player to be named to last season's All-Star team. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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The Chief, closer Chad Cordero, greets the crowd. Before the game Cordero injuried his arm and will miss the next few games. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Ray King sprints onto the field. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Washington Nationals pitcher Joel Hanrahan should increase his total of 13 games started this season. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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One of the Washington Nationals new off-season pickups, starting catcher Paul Lo Duca meets his new fans. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Jesus Colome hugs the Nats training staff. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Washington Nationals pitcher Jon Rauch, all 6'11", 285 pounds, has nothing but a smile on his face as the crowd welcomes him to Nationals Park. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Saul Rivera greets his teammates. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Washington Nationals hitting coach Lenny Harris returns for second season, first full season in the position. He began 2007 as Nationals minor league infield coordinator, but was named interim hitting coach on May 11, 2007. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Washington Nationals bench coach Pat Corrales gets ready for his introduction. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Washington Nationals starting SS Cristian Guzman trots onto the field. Guzman hit lead off for the home team. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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The cornerstone and face of the Washington Nationals organization, starting 3B Ryan Zimmermann. 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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Theodore 'Ted' Lerner, Owner of the Washington Nationals is introduced. "It has long been my dream to bring the national pastime back to my hometown, the nation's capital. Now that it has been realized, I plan on doing everything I can do to make sure this franchise becomes an international jewel for Major League Baseball, the nation, D.C. and its wonderful fans". 2008 Washington Nationals Home Opener
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