Sites&Sounds

Yesterday, after these kids were practicing America's favorite pass time at the Kennedy Recreation Center, I took the Metro down to National's Park and watched the Mets beat the pants off the home team. Despite the loss it was a great time and the weather could not have been better. Not only did I give the car a break last night, but I honor of Earth Day I took a bike on Metro to the game and completely avoided the post-game congestion on the roads and on Metro by biking home to Shaw. It was an excellent way to work off those $5 Hebrew National hot dogs. The Nats gave a big shout out to Jackie Robinson.

Throughout the game on Wednesday, the Nationals' scoreboard featured trivia and facts on Robinson's career. When Robinson broke baseball's color barrier, he brought the Negro Leagues' electrifying style of play to the big leagues.

Robinson quickly became one of the game's top draws, most daring baserunners and a symbol of hope to millions of Americans. Playing the role of catalyst, the Brooklyn Dodgers won six National League pennants in Robinson's 10 seasons. He was named NL MVP in 1949.
— Nationals Web site