Running of the Bulls video: George Washington attacks Thomas Jefferson

On Sunday, George Washington donned bull horns and rammed into Thomas Jefferson, sending him diving over the railing (and practically into a fan holding a Let Teddy Win sign). We didn’t get our usual video from Sunday’s contest, but we thought we’d provide the next best thing. Highlights from Sunday’s MASN game broadcast: Photos by … Continue reading Running of the Bulls video: George Washington attacks Thomas Jefferson

Presidents race honors final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis

The Washington Nationals have a tradition of using the 4th-inning presidents race to pay tribute to significant cultural events. On Friday night at Nationals Park, the team attempted to honor the final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, wrapping the heads of George, Tom, and Abe in tinfoil, presumably to represent astronaut helmets. We’re not sure … Continue reading Presidents race honors final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis

Nationals’ racing presidents lobby for Michael Morse

On Wednesday’s TV broadcast of the Nationals’ 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs, MASN play-by-play man Bob Carpenter called it “one of the best races Teddy has ever raced.” Unfortunately for Teddy, it wasn’t quite enough. Abe Lincoln led wire to wire in an all-out sprint, with Teddy Roosevelt tailing him step for step the … Continue reading Nationals’ racing presidents lobby for Michael Morse

Video: Teddy locks out competition, celebrates prematurely

It seems Teddy Roosevelt has tried just about every way, legitimate and otherwise, to gain advantage over his opponents in the Washington Nationals’ presidents race. Yet Tuesday night at Nationals Park, the hero of San Juan Hill came up with an entirely new 4th-inning strategy — lock up the competition. After bursting through the center … Continue reading Video: Teddy locks out competition, celebrates prematurely

Teddy Roosevelt loses his 400th race on Independence Day

Students of presidents race history know better than to bet against Thomas Jefferson on Independence Day. The scribe of our country’s declaration of Independence once again led the race from wire-to-wire, and as he did last year on July 4, carried an American flag the whole way. Monday was designated a “Patriotic Day” by the … Continue reading Teddy Roosevelt loses his 400th race on Independence Day

Presidents close out series with a traditional footrace

When the Nationals’ racing presidents and the Pirates’ racing pierogies get together, fireworks usually ensue, and this week was no different. But after Friday’s hard hits and Saturday’s beatings, the eight participants managed a traditional footrace Sunday at Nationals Park. Wearing their traditional period garb for Sunday’s race, the presidents got off to a slow … Continue reading Presidents close out series with a traditional footrace

Video: Abe is unlikely hero vs. Pittsburgh’s pierogies

The biggest crowd of the season took in a rare old fashioned double header under sunny skies Saturday at Nationals Park, and Abe Lincoln emerged as the unlikely hero, delivering two victories to George Washington in a presidents race twin bill. In the afternoon opener, the presidents and Pittsburgh’s visiting racing pierogies paired off in … Continue reading Video: Abe is unlikely hero vs. Pittsburgh’s pierogies

Video: Teddy sends That Cat to stop George Washington

With George Washington coming off a recent 4-game winning streak and challenging Abe Lincoln for the season lead, Teddy Roosevelt decided he’d seen enough. While George was taking an early lead in Tuesday’s 4th-inning race at Nationals Park, Teddy was waiting in foul territory, hiding in ambush along with long-time presidents race conspirator That Cat. … Continue reading Video: Teddy sends That Cat to stop George Washington