US Marines Appreciation Day At Nats Park With Bryce Harper

Prior to last Wednesday's May 8th rain delayed game vs the Detroit Tigers, the Washington Nationals held a Marines appreciation night at Nats Park.  That night, the USMC took part in the different aspects of the game from delivering the lineup card to throwing out the first pitch to screaming "Play Ball!".

Eight Marines stood out in the field to greet the Nationals players as they took to the diamond in the top of the first inning.  Each Nats starter had a chance to shake the hand of a hero, and it was a great moment as in the video below you can see Bryce Harper shaking the hand of a Marine.

Bryce Harper Uses Miguel Cabrera Bat

Bryce Harper is always looking for ways to improve his game.  His latest scheme is apparently using a bat that belongs to the first triple crown winner in 45 years, Miguel Cabrera.  Bryce walked in his first at bat with the magical bat and Bob Carpenter put it well:

"I'm sure that bat's been pitched around before"

The bat is made by the company Sam Bat, and is a Rideau Crusher...FYI

Bryce Mad Bro?

On Thursday night against the Detroit Tigers, Bryce Harper flied out to deep left field and went back to the dugout frustrated that he missed the pitch and his chance at a homerun.  Harper did what he does when he is mad at himself, he walked into the dugout and slammed his helmet on the ground while making anger faces.  Check out the GIF.

Series Preview: Tigers @ Nationals vs Rain

 

Pitching Matchups, Times, & TV Listings

Tuesday, May 7^th, 7:05PM – Jordan Zimmermann v. Anibal Sanchez (MASN HD)

Wednesday, May 8^th, 7:05PM – Dan Haren v. Doug Fister (MASN HD)

Possible rain out doubleheader tomorrow?

The Nationals have won 4 of the last 5, taking the last 2 games of their series with the Braves and Pirates.  After ending their fairly successful road trip, the Nationals head back home to take on the red-hot Tigers in a two game series.  The Nationals enter their second inter-league series with a lot of confidence, exactly what they need to be successful against the defending American League champions.