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6 unusual facts about Nationals Park


Barry Christopher Knestout

He also oversaw a contest for architecture students from the Catholic University of America to design the altar and chair used by Benedict XVI at the Mass at the Washington Nationals baseball stadium.

Jenrry Mejía

Mejia was activated from the 60-day disabled list on July 26, 2013, and started the first game of a day-night doubleheader against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

Joel Peralta

On June 19, 2012, during a game at Nationals Park vs the Washington Nationals, Peralta was ejected from the game for having a "foreign substance" in his glove; it was later found to be pine tar.

Main Sewerage Pumping Station

The Main Sewerage Pumping Station or simply Main Pumping Station located at 125 O Street, SE in the Southeast Quadrant of Washington, D.C. on the Anacostia River between the Washington Navy Yard and Nationals Park.

Matt Chico

He returned to the major leagues on May 8, 2010 when he tossed five-plus innings and allowed two earned runs to the Florida Marlins at Nationals Park while giving up six hits, striking out three and walking none but did not get a decision.

Odalis Pérez

He also struck out the first batter and delivered the first pitch in the history of Nationals Park.


Giancarlo Stanton

Stanton hit the longest home runs of the season by any player in 2011 at Citi Field (465 feet), Nationals Park (455 feet), Coors Field (475 feet), and Sun Life Stadium (466 feet).


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