I am in Alaska this week, where needless to say we are unable to attend the rest of the Nationals homestand vs. the Braves and Phillies. As we did in previous summers, we are going to ask the loyal Let Teddy Win readers to take over! Were you at Nationals Park? Please leave a comment … Continue reading Presidents Race Results: Readers Take Over
The Washington Nationals returned to town Tuesday night after a lengthy road trip that was preceded by the traditional All Star break — a two week stretch that represented the longest break of the season between games at Nationals Park. With the trade deadline looming, it’s the season for surprise moves, and some fans arrived … Continue reading Racing Presidents get Botox treatment over All Star break
The Washington Nationals wrapped up their homestand and their annual Christmas in July event on Sunday at Nationals Park, with the U.S. Marines Corps Reserves on hand all weekend collecting toys for the Toys for Tots Foundation. Teddy Roosevelt appeared to have a gift in store for his fans as well, bolting out of the … Continue reading Teddy plays Santa once again for Christmas in July
Presidential winning streaks have been few and far between for George Washington this season, so after winning convincingly Friday night, George got a little cocky after leading Saturday’s presidents race from wire to wire. As he crossed the finish line, the father of our country pulled out some talcum powder and clapped it on his … Continue reading Teddy makes George Washington pay for showboating
For those crazy enough to follow these things, Thomas Jefferson’s recent surge has created an unusually tight race in the presidents race season standings as the All Star break approaches. Deadlocked at 17 wins apiece, Abe Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson were looking to make a statement as the final series of the homestand got underway … Continue reading Lincoln and Jefferson remain deadlocked in first
Teddy Roosevelt had a choice to make Thursday night at Nationals Park. Our 26th president took a healthy lead into the home stretch of the 4th-inning presidents race. With a 20-yard lead over Abraham Lincoln, Teddy had nothing but daylight between himself and a first-ever presidents race victory. But the first base foul territory proved … Continue reading Teddy Roosevelt flattens Abraham Lincoln with a right hook
Ryan Zimmerman needed little help making his case for the All-Star team on Tuesday, belting a double and two home runs, including a walk-off game-winner to lead off the 9th inning. But in fact the best third baseman in the National League did not draw the fan votes he needed for an automatic berth, and … Continue reading Nats racing presidents ask fans to send Zimm to Anaheim
On a scorcher of an Independence Day afternoon, the Nationals racing presidents paid homage to the author of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Wearing traditional period garb for the holiday, Thomas Jefferson led Sunday’s presidents race from wire to wire with a large American Flag in hand. George Washington followed with a quill pen, and … Continue reading Jefferson runs with American flag then signs Declaration of Independence
On a sunny Saturday afternoon at Nationals Park, Teddy Roosevelt took an early lead in the 4th-inning presidents race, but faded quickly as George Washington put on a burst of speed to take the lead; but George couldn’t maintain the pace, and Abraham Lincoln once again was well-positioned to finish strong and take his 16th … Continue reading Abe Lincoln harrasses the GEICO Gecko once again
Thomas Jefferson took an early lead in the Nationals presidents race Friday night at Nationals Park and held onto the lead, showboating as he spun across the finish line. But it was Abe Lincoln who stole the show, veering off course at the last minute and drawing gasps as he plowed into the sponsor. The … Continue reading Abe Lincoln takes out the GEICO Gecko
The Nationals kicked off a ten game homestand Thursday night with a terrific outing by Livan Hernandez and a walk-off game winning RBI by Ryan Zimmerman to take the first of four from the New York Mets. As the Nats returned to their winning ways at home, Teddy Roosevelt returned to his losing ways as … Continue reading Teddy kicks off homestand with weak effort, and coupon code for upcoming series
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