We’re back up and running, folks! Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July and enjoyed DC’s wonderful fireworks display! After several days of festivities and many drinks later, it’s time to return to some version of normalcy. On Friday afternoon, William and Erica were officially declared Mr. and Mrs. Yurasko before a packed house, and are presently relaxing in an “undisclosed location”.
NATS SLIP AND GIVE ONE TO THE METS, 5-2
Nationals’ Holiday Letdown – The Post
The Mets pulled a role reversal on us by being the ones to have a late-game comeback. Nats fans and players remain optimistic, however.
More from The Wash. Times: Nationals save bullpen, not game
Nationals at RFK Stadium Is Summer’s Hottest Ticket – The Post
Boswell’s mid-season update. Yesterday’s attendence set a new record at 44,331, and things are still on the upswing despite such off-the-field woes as no new owner, stadium hassles, and a court-bound TV fight.
Nats Fans Need A Taste of What O’s Fans Have – The Post
Marc Fisher’s take on the current food state at RFK. I’m not surprised that Camden Yards has better food–it’s a more established venue, and this is RFK’s first baseball season in some 34 years.
A Torrid Romance – The Post
A testament to how the area has whole-heartedly embraced the arrival of the Nats. Who was it again who said there are no baseball fans in DC?
In D.C., ‘W’ Spells More Than Baseball – The Post
How partisan people in this town view the “W” logo. C’mon, people, isn’t this getting a little too anal?
Today’s postings brought to you by Deputy Editor Fritz Hamme.