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Nationals Celebrate 21st Anniversary Amidst Season's Fourth Loss

4/5/2026

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The Washington Nationals celebrated their 21st anniversary on April 4, 2026.
Sorcha Lewis, a lifelong Nationals fan born on the franchise's first game day in 2005, was invited to take a ceremonial "first sip" of beer on the mound before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Lewis raised a Budweiser in celebration.
The Dodgers defeated the Nationals 10-5.
The Nationals started the season with four consecutive losses.

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The Washington Nationals celebrated their 21st anniversary on April 4, 2026.
Sorcha Lewis, a lifelong Nationals fan born on the franchise's first game day in 2005, was invited to take a ceremonial "first sip" of beer on the mound before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Lewis raised a Budweiser in celebration.
The Dodgers defeated the Nationals 10-5.
The Nationals started the season with four consecutive losses.