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ON THIS DAY · June 25 in Washington Nationals History: Expos Execute Rare Triple Play – First in franchise history (1969)
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April 29
Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals, 1986, Mario Soto ties the Major League record by surrendering Four home runs in an inning

April 29 in Washington Nationals History: Mario Soto ties the Major League record by surrendering Four home runs in an inning (1986)

[adrotate banner=”42″] April 29, 1986 – Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mario Sotocruised through the first three innings of a game at Riverfront Stadium, Then in the fourth inning he ties the Major League...

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April 29
Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals, 1981, Steve Carlton becomes first lefty with 3000 strikeouts

April 29 in Washington Nationals History: Steve Carlton becomes first lefty with 3000 strikeouts (1981)

On April 29, 1981, At Veterans Stadium, Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes the first left-handed pitcher in major league history to notch 3,000 strikeouts. Carlton fans Tim Raines , Jerry...

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April 27
Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals, 1983, Nolan Ryan becomes all time leader in strikeouts

April 27 in Washington Nationals History: Nolan Ryan becomes all time leader in strikeouts (1983)

On April 27, 1983, future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan becomes the all-time strikeout king in major league history. He breaks Walter Johnson’s 56-year record of 3,508 career strikeouts The Houston Astros’...

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April 25
Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals, 2017, Trea Turner hits for the cycle in Nationals 15-12 win

April 25 in Washington Nationals History: Trea Turner hits for the cycle in Nationals 15-12 win (2017)

On April 25 2017, On a chilly night in Denver, CO, Nationals SS Trea Turner hits for the cycle in a 15 – 12 win over the Rockies. He drives in 7...

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April 22
Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals, 2008, John Smoltz becomes the 16th major league pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters

April 22 in Washington Nationals History: John Smoltz becomes the 16th major league pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters (2008)

On April 22, 2008 — John Smoltz becomes the 16th major league pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters. The 40-year-old Braves hurler gets Felipe Lopez swinging on a 2-2 offering in the...

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April 22
Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals, 2014, Albert Pujols becomes the 26th member of the 500 Home Run Club

April 22 in Washington Nationals History: Albert Pujols becomes the 26th member of the 500 Home Run Club (2014)

On April 22, 2014 — Albert Pujols becomes the 26th member of the 500 Home Run Club as he goes deep twice against Taylor Jordan of the Washington Nationals , in the...

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April 22
Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals, 1976, It takes two days to accomplish the feat, but Tim Foli becomes the first Expo to hit for the cycle

April 22 in Washington Nationals History: It takes two days to accomplish the feat, but Tim Foli becomes the first Expo to hit for the cycle (1976)

On April 22, 1976 — It takes two days to accomplish the feat, but Tim Foli becomes the first Expo to hit for the cycle when he homers in the eighth inning...

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April 20
Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals, 2006, Frank Robinson becomes the 53rd manager to win 1000 big league games

April 20 in Washington Nationals History: Frank Robinson becomes the 53rd manager to win 1000 big league games (2006)

On April 20, 2006 – As the Nationals beat the Phillies, 10-4, Frank Robinson became the 53rd manager to win 1000 big league games. The first black skipper, who has also been...

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April 19
Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals, 1961, Bill Veeck employs eight Little People to work in the stands during the White Sox home opener

April 19 in Washington Nationals History: Bill Veeck employs eight Little People to work in the stands during the White Sox home opener (1961)

On April 19, 1961 — At Comiskey Park, Bill Veeck employs eight Little People to work in the stands during the White Sox home opener against Washington. The Chicago owner’s hiring decision...

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April 18
Washington Nationals: Washington Nationals, 1958, At Mile High Stadium, the Colorado Rockies beat the Montreal Expos, 11 – 4, for their first victory ever and set a National League

April 18 in Washington Nationals History: At Mile High Stadium, the Colorado Rockies beat the Montreal Expos, 11 – 4, for their first victory ever and set a National League (1958)

On April 9, 1993 — At Mile High Stadium, the Colorado Rockies beat the Montreal Expos , 11 – 4, for their first victory ever and set a National League record for...

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