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Multiple sources are reporting the Washington Nationals first home playoff game, Game 3 of the National League Division Series, is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Nationals Park. The game will be aired on MLB Network with Bob Costas and Jim Kaat on the call.
Congratulations to all Washington Nationals fans and the new 2012 NL East Division Champions!
We just got home from the post-game celebration so we’re starting a photo gallery and will keep adding to it tonight. Wanted to give you something quickly!
The Washington Nationals clinched the division in the middle of the 9th inning when the Atlanta Braves lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nats Park errupted. Nats went on to lose to the Phillies 2-0, however, it turned out to be the best loss ever. Celebration ensued.
All photos were taken from the stands. Enjoy! Please feel to comment on post to let us know which is your favorite photo!
The Nats are the 2012 NL East Division Champions! – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Nats Gio Gonzalez was the first to come onto the field after champagne celebration in the clubhouse. – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Jayson Werth, in his fantastic goggles, spraying fans with beer – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Stephen Strasburg – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Michael Morse – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Nationals owner Ted Lerner waves to fans – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Ian Desmond and his son Grayson – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Fans got to watch the Nats “champagne shower” in the clubhouse on the scoreboard. Love Ryan Matthew’s goggles and snorkling gear (middle of photo) – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Nats Bullpen got F.P. Santangelo during their interview – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Gio Gonzalez and Bryce Harper were the first two players back on field for celebration – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Corey Brown, Ross Detwiler and John Lannan – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Chad Tracy and his daughter – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Jayson Werth embracing his kids – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Tom Gorzelanny and his song – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Several of the Nats players’ families on field while Nats were taking “champagne shower” in clubhouse – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Bryce Harper doing MLB Network interview – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Danny Espinosa during his MLB Network interview – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Bryce Harper and Danny Espinosa – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Ryan Zimmerman – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Jayson Werth – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Michael Morse pouring ice water over Adam LaRoche – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
John Lannan and Zach Duke – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Ryan Zimmerman and fiance Heather Downen – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Bryce Harper – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Nats did a victory lap – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Gio Gonzalez giving owner Mark Lerner a big bear hug – Philadelphia Phillies v. Washington Nationals, October 1, 2012 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
Cheryl Nichols is a Columnist and Photographer for District Sports Page. She is credentialed to cover the Washington Capitals and has reported on the community service and fan events for Nats News Network and Caps News Network since 2006. Cheryl is an accomplished action photographer and has been published in The Washington Post and many other local media. She was a credentialed photographer for the 2010 season covering the Washington Nationals. You can follow her on Twitter @cnichols14.
Nationals Park (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
STANDING ROOM ONLY TICKETS AVAILABLE DAY OF GAME FOR POTENTIAL
2012 TIEBREAKER, WILD CARD & NL DIVISION SERIES GAMESNationals’ magic number to clinch NL East division currently at two
As previously announced, the Washington Nationals will sell a limited number of Standing Room Only tickets the day of each postseason game, subject to availability. Standing Room Only tickets for the Tiebreaker, Wild Card and National League Division Series can be purchased for $30 each at the Nationals Park Box Office, located at the Center Field Gate, once the Box Office opens on the day of each game. Standing Room Only tickets will be limited to two per person.
On game days, the Nationals Park Box Office is open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 30 minutes after the end of the game, and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 30 minutes after the end of the game. For all games with a start time of 2:00 p.m. or earlier, the box office opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes 30 minutes after the end of the game. Box office hours on non-game days are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Outfielder Corey Brown at Nationals Park in September 2011 (Cheryl Nichols/District Sports Page)
The Syracuse Chiefs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, are pleased to announce that outfielder Corey Brown and third baseman Carlos Rivero have been named to the International League Post-Season All-Star Team for 2012.
Brown, 26, has excelled in his second season with Syracuse. He currently ranks among the league leaders in several offensive categories. Brown is second in the International League in runs scored (77), triples (8) and total bases (238), while placing third in slugging percentage (.516), fourth in extra-base hits (53) and fifth in home runs (23). He also leads the Chiefs in each of those categories. Additionally, Brown has stolen 17 bases in 24 attempts, giving him the second-most steals by a Syracuse player this season. He becomes the first Post-Season All-Star outfielder for the Chiefs since John-Ford Griffin in 2005. Brown was also named as a starter to the International League’s Mid-Season All-Star team.
Rivero, 24, has shined in his first season with the Chiefs. His .307 batting average is good for fifth place in the International League, and he’s currently tied for third place in the league with 135 hits. Rivero, who has played third base, shortstop and first base for Syracuse, has hit .342 after the All-Star Break, the third-highest mark after the break in the International League. He’s the first Syracuse third baseman to be named a Post-Season All-Star since Kelly Gruber in 1985. Rivero was also one of four Chiefs to be named a Mid-Season All-Star in the International League.
The Chiefs are currently in the middle of a nine-game road trip, with three games remaining at Charlotte and one at Lehigh Valley. Syracuse will return home on Saturday, September 1st, to begin a two-game series with the Rochester Red Wings at 7:00. The Chiefs’ final fireworks show of the season will take place after the game.