Earth Day – LET TEDDY WIN

April 22, 2016

Video: Teddy Roosevelt rides bicycle to presidents race victory on Earth Day

The Nationals returned to DC Friday night to kick off a series vs. the Minnesota Twins, and Teddy Roosevelt got the homestand started with his second presidents race victory of the season. Wearing their patriotic uniforms for one of several military appreciation nights this season, four racing presidents jumped out of the centerfield gate on … Continue reading Video: Teddy Roosevelt rides bicycle to presidents race victory on Earth Day

April 22, 2015April 22, 2015

Video: ESPN’s Doug Glanville helps Teddy Roosevelt on Earth Day

ESPN’s Doug Glanville joined racing president Teddy Roosevelt to celebrate Earth Day and the 25th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope during Wednesday’s presidents race at Nationals Park. The Ivy League engineer and former major leaguer helped the Rough Rider set up a telescope along the first base line, presumably to help Teddy find the … Continue reading Video: ESPN’s Doug Glanville helps Teddy Roosevelt on Earth Day

April 22, 2014April 22, 2014

Video: Presidents recycle field trash during Earth Day race, Abe tops the standings for the first time since 2012

The Nats racing presidents recycled an Earth Day tribute on Tuesday night at Nationals Park, pausing during the fourth inning race to pick up trash from the warning track and deposit it in recycle bins before continuing the race. The presidents have celebrated Earth Day at home before, but this was the first time they … Continue reading Video: Presidents recycle field trash during Earth Day race, Abe tops the standings for the first time since 2012

April 22, 2013April 22, 2013

Video: Abe sets an Earth Day trap for environmentalist Teddy Roosevelt

The Nats returned to DC Monday night to kick off a week-long homestand with an Earth Day game at Nationals Park. In the fourth inning, Abraham Lincoln took the opportunity to set a trap for noted environmentalist Teddy Roosevelt. Teddy had a big lead from the opening gun, but Lincoln stayed out of the race, … Continue reading Video: Abe sets an Earth Day trap for environmentalist Teddy Roosevelt

April 24, 2010May 6, 2010

New uniforms and a presidents race doubleheader

Washington Nationals fans who are getting used to expecting victory found more than their fair share of frustrations from the squandered scoring opportunities in Saturday’s game vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. If there was a silver lining, it was only for devotees of the Nationals’ presidents race. The Nats’ reached the 13th inning of a … Continue reading New uniforms and a presidents race doubleheader

April 22, 2009April 23, 2009

Teddy and the Nats pause to celebrate Earth Day

Tonight the Washington Nationals celebrated Earth Day at Nationals Park by effectively conserving energy for nine innings. By scattering their six hits over an efficient 2 hours and 30 minutes, the home team wasted an equally efficient seven shutout innings by starter John Lannan. With the score tied 0-0, the door was left open for … Continue reading Teddy and the Nats pause to celebrate Earth Day