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Nationals to honor 25 millionth fan on Opening Day

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WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals will hit a milestone at their home opener April 7: Their 25 millionth fan will walk through the gates at Nationals Park.

To celebrate the occasion, the team will present the lucky fan with a pair of Nationals Opening Day tickets for the next 25 years.

The winner will also receive  a special Nationals jersey and jacket, Nats Bucks credit, an in-game acknowledgment on Nats HD and a visit to the Ownership Box.

Other Opening Day festivities will also include a flyover by the 71st Fighter Training Squadron “Ironmen” from Langley Air Force Base, a performance by the George Mason Green Machine and Drumline and a procession by the Budweiser Clydesdales to deliver the game ball at the Center Field Gate.

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The Washington Nationals showed off their trophy from winning the 2019 World Series in front of their local fans in South Florida during a parade on Thursday, February 20. Spring Training kicked off recently, and the first preseason game is Saturday, February 22, against the Houston Astros, the team they defeated in the World Series. Before the parade started, Michael A. Taylor and Sean Doolittle mingled with fans, some of whom were wearing hats supporting the local Miami Marlins. However, the West Palm Beach fans showed their support, as players like Kurt Suzuki, Trea Turner and Howie Kendrick rode in cars and buses through the main streets of Clemantis.
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