Tuesday, July 30, 1957- After a Monday off-day, the Chicago White Sox would come into town to frolic in the humid night air of ol’ D.C. Roy, who would usually save his big swats for the late innings, would spank pitcher Dick Donovan in the bottom of the 4th inning for a solo homer into, …
Category: D.C. Baseball History
D.C. Baseball History
Jul 28
DAY 2: THE SIEVERS STREAK
Sunday, July 28, 1957- Roy Sievers continues to dominate American League pitching, this time subjecting the great Ralph Terry to his lethal bat. In the bottom of the 6th in the second game of the Sunday double header, Roy hits a solo shot into the familiar confines of the left field “beer gardens” in Griffith …
Jul 27
DAY 1: ROY SIEVERS BEGINS HIS HISTORIC STREAK
Saturday, July 27, 1957- Roy Sievers, in the throes of his greatest career year, continued his march to capture the American League Home Run crown, battling both Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams into the last days of the 1957season. After setting franchise home run records in 1954 (24), 1955 (25) and 1956 (29), Roy was …
Jul 23
Hail to the Chief! Remembering dominant closer Chad Cordero
Many Nationals fans were dismayed by Sunday’s news that closer Sean Doolittle will remain on the disabled list for a few more weeks after a setback in his recovery from a left foot injury. Although Doolittle has excelled as a closer since coming in trade from Oakland last season, he still has a way to …
Jul 09
Cracker Jack Old Timers game brought stars to baseball-hungry Washington
Now that the starting lineups have been announced and the rosters filled, Washington is abuzz about the 89th major league All-Star game. Many historians will tell you will that the July 17th game will be the fifth All-Star meeting in the nation’s capital, the first since 1969, and they’d be technically correct. However, each summer …
Jul 02
Celebrating baseball’s evolution and sense of community
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden’s baseball roots aren’t in Washington, but she knows the sense of pride that baseball fans in the nation’s capital feel toward their team and national pastime. “They represent the capital, and the team in the capital, and this is the all-American game,” she said, previewing the Library of Congress’ new …
Jun 25
Legendary catcher Berg’s story comes to life on screen
Moe Berg is known as a man who possibly changed history, although the former Washington Senators catcher is best remembered for decidedly non-baseball skills. Anyone who has visited the International Spy Museum has likely seen Berg’s photo and read his story, and some who have been inside CIA headquarters in Langley, Va., may have seen …
Jun 04
McMullen draws birthday love from DC fans
Washington baseball fans still love Ken McMullen. The former Senators third baseman’s 76th birthday was June 1, and there were dozens of likes and comments on a post recognizing the occasion on two DC Baseball History Facebook pages. The post included a photo of McMullen wearing a Senators uniform, in a fielding pose and wearing …
May 21
Soto joins ranks of teen phenoms to play in Washington
The newest Washington National, Juan Soto, got a nice ovation Sunday when he came to bat in the eighth inning as the youngest player currently in the major leagues at age 19. He struck out in his debut, but with the Nats lineup currently decimated by injuries, there will be plenty of opportunities for Soto …
May 14
Adams’ home run tear conjures memories of Howard’s historic streak in 1968
Nationals fans are hopeful again, with the club coming off 6-1 road trip and threatening to return to the top of the National League East standings. One key has been the powerful bat of Matt Adams, who homered seven times in five games from May 1 through the May 7 win over San Diego. A …
