Nationals Park

Home of the Washington Nationals

First game played on March 30, 2008.
Nationals beat Atlanta Braves, 3-2.
Capacity: 41,373.

Monuments, the Presidents Race and big-time baseball in the nation's capital.

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Famous Moments & People in Nationals Park History

  • The first game: Ryan Zimmerman's walk-off home run beat the Braves, March 30, 2008.

  • Stephen Strasburg's debut: 14 strikeouts against the Pirates, June 8, 2010.

  • Teddy finally wins the Presidents Race: October 3, 2012, after more than 500 losses.

  • Jayson Werth's walk-off home run: NLDS Game 4, October 11, 2012.

  • Jordan Zimmermann's no-hitter, the first in Nationals history: September 28, 2014, saved by Steven Souza Jr.'s diving catch for the final out.

  • Max Scherzer's no-hitter: June 20, 2015, one hit batter away from a perfect game.

  • Max Scherzer's 20 strikeouts: May 11, 2016, tying the nine-inning record.

  • Bryce Harper wins the Home Run Derby at home: July 16, 2018.

  • The 2019 pennant at home: a seven-run first inning sank the Cardinals on October 15, 2019.