Oct 01
Since 1901 Washington’s baseball team has participated in the post season playoffs five times. Each time Washington has made it into the postseason they had the best record in their league. Below are the final standings and playoff results for each year Washington participated in the post season. 1924 Final Standings Team Name G W …
Aug 28
August 28, 1924 – The Washington Senators win the first game of a four game series against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium by the score of 11 to 6. The Senators were led by Goose Goslin who hit for the cycle and went 4 for 5 and knocked in 6 runs during the …
Aug 10
Washington D.C. Baseball – Yesterday & Today Poll on Facebook What Washington baseball team did you see when you attended your first Washington major league game. https://www.facebook.com/groups/60009109815/?ref=bookmarks Washington Senators (1961-1971) / 88 Washington Senators/Nationals (1901-1960) / 55 Washington Nationals (2005-2016) / 50 Baltimore Orioles (1983-1989) / 9 updated at 9:25am/ Aug 10, 2016
Jun 17
Before Walter Johnson was known as the Big Train, he was the Weiser Wonder. In the summer of 1907, Walter Johnson was pitching for the Weiser “semi-pro” team in the Idaho State League. The 19-year old hurler was so dominating that he caught the attention of many Major League scouts from the east. On June …
Jun 07
As most of you know I am a fan of D.C. Baseball ans it’s history, what most you don’t know is that I am also a Goodwill Ambassador for the THE GURKHA CREW -CLUB BASEBALL. My wife and I are trying to support the coaches and players of this wonderful ball club. We have sent …
Jun 01
Lunch with Fred Valentine and host Mark Hornbaker Where: Hunter’s Bar and Grill 10123 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 – http://huntersbarandgrill.com/ When: Saturday, June 18, 2016 from noon to 1:30. Want to have lunch with Washington Senator fan favorite Fred Valentine? Here is your opportunity. I will be having lunch with Fred at the Hunter’s …
Feb 24
During a six game stretch from May 12, 1968 to May 18, 1968 the 6’7″ tall and 270lbs, Frank Howard punished the opposing pitchers by hitting a Major League-record 10 home runs in a span of 20 at bats. Frank Howard hits two more home runs off of the Tigers’ starter Mickey Lolich. The home …
Feb 21
4th Annual D.C. Baseball History Meeting D.C Baseball History and The Washington Baseball Historical Society Present: The 4th Annual Winter Meeting Saturday, February 27, 2016 1:00 P.M – 5:00 P.M. Hilton Garden Inn 7301 Waverly Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-8111 The afternoon event is free to attend. Agenda: 1:00 – 1:30 – Meet and Greet …
Aug 01
August 1st 2011 – WASHINGTON — Rick Ankiel’s two homers lead the Nationals (52-56) over the Braves (63-47) by the score of 5-2. Ankiel, led off the bottom of the first with a homer to center field, and hit another homer in the fifth inning to deep in the second deck in left field. It …
Jul 31
July 31, 2005 – Livan Hernandez wins his 13th game of the season as the Nats beat the Florida Marlins 4-2. Hernandez improved his record 13-4 when he pitched eight innings and gave up only two earned runs to the Marlins. Chad Cordero pitched a scoreless ninth inning for the Nats and registered his major …
