Today we take you to a Ball Game, specifically a Washington Nationals Major League Baseball Game! We recommend you take Metro to the Stadium-Armory station on the Orange Line.

We attended the game on Friday, May 18 against the Baltimore Orioles. (During the podcast we say May 19, but we were mistaken.) After getting you to the stadium we talk about the stadium, logistics of getting tickets, and food.

We start out the way every US Major League game starts, with a rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. For the podcast we use a version performed by the Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants. (6:20)

As the game begins, Julie starts about the Washington Senators of the National League. while Guzman steals second base, Julie talks about the Senators being cut and the birth of the American League, and the second Washington Senators. (7:34)

Second Inning, Julie talks about Walter Johnson, and the glory days of the Washington Senators, including their 1924 World Series Victory. (11:31)

Fourth Inning, Julie talks about Clark Griffith, his ownership of the team, and Griffith field. The Orioles get a run. (19:40)

We experience the race of the Presidents, and Julie talks about the culture of the ballpark experience. We do some chants, as Ryan Church bats. The Orioles score two runs in the fifth inning, and Julie talks about the second set of American League Senators, and the current Nationals. (25:30)

In the sixth inning, Young hits a two run homer for Washington. (38:00)

Julie talks about some of the unique things about Washington DC baseball, including Presidents throwing out balls, baseball spies, and Damn Yankees. (39:42)

We sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the seventh inning stretch. The lovely bass voice you hear is Mark. Julie continues to talk about some oddities associated with Washington Baseball. (44:30)

We talk about RFK Stadium, Mark's memories of Senators' baseball while he was growing up, the future of the team, and the new ballpark. Both Orioles and Nationals score in the 8th inning, with each getting two runs, and Ryan Zimmerman hitting a two run homer. (48:50)

We finish up with the end of the game, which is pretty darn exciting, then we head on home. (52:37)

Our Theme Music is Garden Walk by Kim Evans.

Incidental music during the walk is from Take Me Out to the Ball Game from RoyaltyFreeMusic.com.

You can email us at feedback@washingtontravelcast.com. You can Skype us via skype name JulieorMark, and Julie answers Washington DC travel questions on Yahoo! Answers.

We take you to RFK in pictures with our Photo Album.