Nationals Park Grand Opening

Nationals Park Grand Opening
Nationals Park Grand Opening /

Nationals Park Grand Opening

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The masses pour into the new Nationals Park on Sunday.

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Construction workers were busy making final adjustments in the days leading to the opening.

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Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., the new ballpark offers fans in the upper deck a view of the Capitol Building.

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Fans rise for the National Anthem in Nationals Park, which has a seating capacity of 41,888.

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The Nationals and Braves remove their caps for the National Anthem and await the start of a brand new season.

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A George Washington mascot cheers on the Nationals, who won their season opener.

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President George W. Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch.

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Ryan Zimmerman launches a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Nats over the Braves, 3-2.

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Paul Lo Duca and company celebrate their first win of the season.

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The Nationals gather around home plate to celebrate Ryan Zimmerman's game-winning home run.


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