George Washington – LET TEDDY WIN

October 7, 2017

George Washington leaves Nationals presidents race, returns on a bicycle

After stealing the Nationals’ first 2017 postseason presidents race on Friday, George Washington wasn’t taking any chances for Game 2 of the NLDS on Saturday at Nationals Park. Another extra-long race (thanks to the national broadcast) appeared to leave Washington winded as the racing presidents approached center field, but it turned out to be yet … Continue reading George Washington leaves Nationals presidents race, returns on a bicycle

June 16, 2016June 16, 2016

Video: Racing presidents commemorate George Washington’s 1775 appointment

On June 15, 1775, the country’s fledgling Continental Congress commissioned George Washington to be commander in chief on the Continental Army. On Wednesday afternoon at Nationals Park, the Nats racing presidents reenacted the event to commemorate its 241st anniversary. With Herbert Hoover sitting out, Tom, Abe, Teddy and Bill started the race from the centerfield … Continue reading Video: Racing presidents commemorate George Washington’s 1775 appointment

September 14, 2013

Taft plays Jason for Friday the 13th, gets clocked by George

The Nationals racing presidents kicked off the final homestand of the season as the presidents race was meant to be, with the Rushmore four — George, Tom, Abe, and Teddy — racing closely along the warning track. But it being Friday the 13th, this season’s interloper William Howard Taft emerged from the bullpen midway through … Continue reading Taft plays Jason for Friday the 13th, gets clocked by George

May 27, 2013May 27, 2013

Video: Jefferson diverts the other presidents as Washington waltzes to victory

After dominating the first month of the season, Nats racing presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson have watched rivals Abe, Bill, and Teddy pick up some recent late-May momentum. But on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park, they decided they’d had enough. Jefferson set up a diversion at the starting gate, sending Abe, Bill, … Continue reading Video: Jefferson diverts the other presidents as Washington waltzes to victory

April 13, 2013

Video: George Washington plows Tom, Abe, Teddy and Taft

With only seven races in the books for 2013, George Washington has established himself as Nationals Park’s new 4th-inning enforcer, a role historically owned by “Honest” Abe Lincoln. If there was any doubt before Friday night’s race, it was quickly erased soon after the racing presidents were introduced. Washington was last to emerge from the … Continue reading Video: George Washington plows Tom, Abe, Teddy and Taft

September 3, 2012September 3, 2012

George Washington wins first presidents race in over a month

Mitt Romney take note. A lot can change in a month. On August 3, George Washington held a commanding lead in the 2012 presidents race standings; but that was before Abraham Lincoln went on his trademark late summer tear. A winless month left the father of our country mired in third place, riding the second … Continue reading George Washington wins first presidents race in over a month

August 24, 2011

Video: George Washington makes Lincoln look foolish

Since the team moved to Nationals Park in 2008, Abe Lincoln has been the president to beat, taking 46% of all races through a combination of aggressive tactics and suspicious bursts of speed in the stretch. But this week, George Washington, having finished second in the standings for three straight years, seems to have received … Continue reading Video: George Washington makes Lincoln look foolish

July 12, 2010July 29, 2010

Teddy plays Santa once again for Christmas in July

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

July 11, 2010

Teddy makes George Washington pay for showboating

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

July 10, 2010July 10, 2010

Lincoln and Jefferson remain deadlocked in first

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

October 1, 2009October 1, 2009

Abe shows his anger as George fixes final presidents race

It was an afternoon to remember at Nationals Park. The last game of the season was designated Fan Appreciation Day by the Nationals, and the 23,944 who made their way to Natstown for the rare late afternoon start got plenty to appreciate, starting with free fleece blankets and leading to perhaps a glimpse of the … Continue reading Abe shows his anger as George fixes final presidents race

September 25, 2009

George Washington takes down Abe Lincoln

Teddy Roosevelt’s absence didn’t prevent the Washington Nationals’ other racing presidents from engaging in some antics during Thursday night’s presidents race at Nationals Park. With TR still out getting treatment for an injury, the three remaining presidents ran a tight race last night — that is, until they hit the home stretch. That’s when George … Continue reading George Washington takes down Abe Lincoln

September 6, 2009

Teddy Roosevelt returns, can’t hold lead

Barely 16 hours after the Nationals announced that Teddy Roosevelt was listed as “day to day” for the presidents race, visitors entering Nationals Park for today’s game vs. the Florida Marlins found Teddy waiting to greet them, giving the thumbs up sign to those inquiring about his health. Sure enough, when race time came in … Continue reading Teddy Roosevelt returns, can’t hold lead

June 21, 2009June 22, 2009

George serves suspension, Teddy fails to capitalize

The Teddy Roosevelt fans were out in force this afternoon as the Washington Nationals hosted the Toronto Blue Jays for the final match of their 3-game interleague series. After last night’s race, in which George Washington was ejected for arguing with the umpires, George was forced to serve the first-ever 1-game suspension in the history … Continue reading George serves suspension, Teddy fails to capitalize

June 20, 2009August 18, 2009

George Washington ejected for arguing with umpires

Tonight was blogger night at Nationals Park, in which several Washington Nationals bloggers were invited to meet with Nats players and executives, visit the field for batting practice, then report on tonight’s game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays from the Nationals Park press box. Racing president Teddy Roosevelt joined Stan Kasten for a lively Q&A … Continue reading George Washington ejected for arguing with umpires