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The Washington Nationals, founded in 1969, were initially based out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as one of two Canadian baseball teams. Members of the National League, the Nats are the hometown underdogs; winning fans over through determined and unrelenting play. Will the Nationals manage to shake things up this season to bring home the championship title? Make sure that you don’t miss a moment of the action; purchase your Washington Nationals tickets today!
Originating as the Montreal Expos the team resided in Canada until 2005, when they moved to Washington to make the Capitol their home base. The team’s name is a hat tip to both of the former area teams of the same name. The Nationals’ move caused major opposition from the Baltimore Orioles who wanted to keep their single-market grip on the region. Once deals were hashed out to protect all business dealings, the Nats moved in. The Nationals have had a tumultuous career, and while they don’t hold a slew of titles, pennants or World Series championship triumphs, they are home to a number of Baseball Hall of Famers including Gary Carter, Andre Dawson and Frank Robinson. Characteristic of the intense MLB rivalries, the Washington Nationals have a natural nemesis in the region’s other professional baseball team; the Baltimore Orioles. This contention stems from the Beltway Series, as well as the two team’s historical conflicts. A rivalry that no longer exists in name but is alive in spirit is that between the Toronto Blue Jays and the former Montreal expos.
Whether the game is on home turf or away, the Washington Nationals draw crowds of fans that love the team’s level of play! Reviews declare that the Nationals are a great baseball experience for the whole family! Make sure that you are close to the action at Nationals Park to cheer your favorite players on when you purchase your Washington Nationals baseball tickets today!
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