Sports in D.C.: Washington Nationals #2

We recently attended an afternoon Washington Nationals baseball game.  The Nats hosted the San Diego Padres.  The game was exciting because it was close, even in the ninth evening.  Unfortunately, the Nats lost 3-1.  

A highlight of the game was watching the Racing Presidents, pictured below.  

The presidents are Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington and Teddy Roosevelt, an unofficial mascot of the Nationals.  You might remember Teddy from the Cherry Blossom Parade.

Teddy is beloved by the fans, even though he usually loses the race.  At the Nats/Padres game, Abe won the race.

We also saw the Racing Presidents on Opening Day this year.  The outcome was a happy surprise for the fans, with "honest" Abe playing the role of spoiler.  You can see the race  here.

Run, Teddy, run!