A Game Of Victory

We just showed you a few sad shots of agony from the Nationals marathon game vs the Dodgers on Wednesday. They were quite sad. But as you know the Nats actually WON the baseball game. Here are some shots after the win. Hint: It isn't a joyous celebration...it is what you would expect after a tough battle...

Screech Steals Pablo Sandoval's Glove, Kung Fu Panda Hugs Screech

Here is a pretty cool mascot vs opposing player scene from the Nationals vs Giants game the other day. While Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval was warming up, the Nats mascot Screech stole his baseball glove (possibly after Sandoval stole his hat). After a cartoonish trade standoff, Sandoval went over and helped the mascot get his hat back on and then couldn't help but give the big bird a little hug. Here's the video:

Gio Gonzalez Hugs Kurt Suzuki, Loving Natitude

Gio Gonzalez was one strike away from completing 7 strong innings on Friday night against the San Diego Padres.  But the lefty held on to his last pitch a little too long and his nasty curve hit the Padres batter right in the foot, ending Gio's night at 115 pitches.

After the ball hit the player's foot, Nats catcher Kurt Suzuki pounded the dirt.  He knew his buddy Gio had thrown his last pitch, and was so close to ending on a high note.  Suzuki walked out to the mound as Davey Johnson made the pitching change and he gave Gio a little head rub to show that he felt his pain.   Later when the inning was over, Suzuki and Gio smiled at each other and gave each other a hug Check out the GIF.

Another Homer For LaRoche, Another Hug For Drake

On Tuesday night against the Cubs, Adam LaRoche jacked a line drive homer over the wall of the away bullpen, his 26th of the year.  Afterwards he did what he does after all his homeruns.  He gave a hug to his son Drake.  (See other hugs and read about Drake here)

Adam LaRoche's Son Drake Gets A Hug

After Adam LaRoche's 2nd homerun of the game on Saturday night against the Marlins, the firstbaseman came into the dugout (or hugout as the Nats might call it) to partake in one of the Nationals classic hug celebrations.  The receiver of the hug this time was his 9 year old son Draake.  Awwwwww:

This is from an article by Amanda Comak about LaRoche & His son:

After Adam LaRoche left Wrigley Field Thursday night and met up with his family following an 0-for-3 performance with three strikeouts (and a pivotal walk), he had to face his toughest critic.  His nine-year-old son Drake walked right up to him and said "Dad, what were you doing?" "I said, 'Drake, you're exactly right.'"

I think Drake knows exactly what his dad has been doing lately with 4 homers in 3 days.  Go Dad!

Hugs And Low Tens: Peace, Love, & Homeruns

High Fives; Lame.  Fist Bumps; So 2011.  Elbow Bashes; So Steroidy.  Jumping into each other; So Techmo Super Bowly.

Today is a new generation of baseball.  Players are no longer just big brutes who know how to crush the ball.  Players have feelings.

That is why the 2012 Nationals are so special.  They don't want to copy what others have done.  Instead they want to lead the way to the future of baseball.  Peace, Love, & Homeruns.  That is why they have started celebrating in a different way.  With Hugs and Low Tens.

It seems to be working, as the Nats are in the midst of a 4 game winning streak and are in first place in the division.

Cool Gif of Morse smiling and Bryce hugging after the jump