Oh, my word! You talk about inspiring the next set of prospects.
As we were leaving the ballpark, a bunch of the folks were saying "thank you San Diego for the weather, too." I've never been to a game with better temp / wind / humidity.
When Bryce was at bat, the usher for my section held everyone up at the top of the stairs, saying "It's Bryce at bat. Don't go down until he hits his homer. Folks will be upset with you if you are in their way." Then he went deep. She says that's happened before.
If only they did that on all the other at bats too.
edit - pinch hitting for OC, the year to year record comparison by date:Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 25th win, each season:
2017 - 16th May (38th match of season)
2016 - 19th May (41st match)
2018 - 21st May (47th match)2012 - 21st May (42nd match)
2015 - 22nd May (42nd match)
2013 - 24th May (48th match)
2014 - 25th May (50th match)
2010 - 28th May (49th match)
2005 - 29th May (50th match)
2011 - 2nd June (56th match)
2006 - 4th June (57th match)
2008 - 5th June (61st match)
2007 - 8th June (61st match)
2009 - 5th July (80th match)