Apr 3, 2026 - News
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The current Nationals franchise turns 21 this season — and yes, they're ready to party.
Flashback: April 14, 2005 — a home opener that hit differently. After 34 years, MLB was back in D.C. as the former Montreal Expos made their debut at RFK.
- President George W. Bush delivered the ceremonial first pitch.
- Final score: Nats 5, D-backs 3
- Nats Park? It didn't get called up until 2008.
🎉 Fast forward: The team celebrates this Saturday with a stadium-wide 21st birthday bash as they take on the Dodgers (4:05pm).
- Join them for giveaways, live music, free cupcakes, a Budweiser Clydesdale photo-op, and of course, a beer toast.