Nats vs. Rockies July 2019

We went as a family to see the Washington Nationals play against the Colorado Rockies. The Nats had won both games of a double header the day before, so we had good expectations.

The view from our seats

The game going

Us, cheering our team on

The ball park is offering free meals to kids until September 2. The box comes with a hot dog, chips or apple sauce, and a drink. The kids were happy with the meal, though hot dogs aren't popular with them all. We had to supplement with french fries and a few other snacks.

The kids meal!

This particular night was Secret Service night. The government agency had some displays up and participated with the game. An agent sang the National Anthem. Another one threw the opening pitch. 

Secret Service equipment

They also helped out the mascots during the inter-inning mascot race. Teddy Roosevelt had a couple of agents who helped him out. By "help him out," they knocked over the other presidents along the way to the finish line.

Teddy and his escort

Tom Jefferson "left behind" by Teddy's entourage

Getting to the finish line through George Washington

The other fun thing at the game was when pinch hitter Gerardo Parra came up to bat. The players pick out songs to play as they come up to bat, typically songs that are popular hits or inspiring to the players. Parra chose the song "Baby Shark." The fans was totally into it.

Doing the "Baby Shark"

 In case you don't know the song, here's a news report about it.



In the eighth inning, the mascots were back out to throw t-shirts into the stands. Alas, we didn't receive any, but it was nice to see they had recovered from the race.

Hanging out on the foul line

Not the best outfit for precise throwing

Sadly, the game ended in an 8-7 loss. We had fun at the game anyway.