In early March we were approached by a representative of the Washington Nationals who advised us they the team would like to honor us at their opening day On April 13th as they opened their home team season against the Phillies. We were quoted a group rate of $24 per ticket in their section 108 (left field). ( Additionally we would be honored on the field BUT could not toss out the ceremonial FIRST PITCH because that was being saved for the President.

We decided to see if there was any interest in taking up the offer by the Nationals & advised them we would do our best and get back to them as soon as was possible. To begin we posted a very encouraging notice on our web-site’s front page and posted similar signs in business’s through out the county. Specifically we needed 47 fans willing to make the trip via bus. Additionally we offered several groups in the Washington area to consider joining in on the ticket availability in order that we could meet the 47 required. On April 10th we advised the Nationals ticket office that we had confirmed 42 fans ready to make the trip and were hopeful 5 DC fans would take up the slack. At this point the ticket office advised us that the ticket price of $24 would be increased to $36 and the 47 seats would not be together but scattered all over the park. Needless to say we decided in the best interest of those who agreed to go, to cancel out and watch the game on TV. What is so interesting about all of this is the prior weekend, Washington Nationals President, Stan Kasten, was quoted in the April 13 issue of the Philadelphia Inquirer article encouraging Phillies fans to make the trip south and enjoy a baseball rivalry!!! Mr Kasten, better have a talk with your Director of Ticket Sales. According to the view from our TV here in the Museum, the game was not sold out. Hopefully, you were short by 47 fans.

Any interest in Nationals fans making a trip to Philly for a game? If so we can help with the Phillies ticket office.