March 30 in Atlanta Braves History: Nationals Park opens for action with the host Nationals beating the Braves 3-2 (2008)

On March 30, 2008 — Nationals Park opens for action with the host Washington Nationals beating the Atlanta Braves, 3 – 2. Odalis Perez pitches a solid game and Jon Rauch gets the historic first win after blowing a save. Nick Johnson drives in a run with a double in his first at-bat in over 18 months

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