‘Doubled up.’
courtesy of ‘NDwas’

The Nats (1-2) silenced all Phillies (2-1) fans last night by beating the defending NL champions 6-5 at Nationals Park. Riggleman’s first four batters (Morgan, Guzman, Zimmerman, Dunn) ended up going a combined 7 for 14 in yesterday’s game. They got their offense started early in the bottom of the 1^st with a three run lead, giving starting pitcher Craig Stammen a decent amount of wiggle-room to toy with.

Stress mounted as the game continued. The Nats bats stayed quiet again until the 4th, allowing the Phillies the opportunity to score  a run here and run there during the 2^nd, 3^rd, 5^th, and 6^th but the Nats didn’t stay silent. They answered back with a game total of five extra-base hits (three doubles, one triple, one homer) to win the game.

Zimmerman went 2 for 4 with a pair of doubles, including the game winning hit in the 7^th and Willie Harris hit a two run long shot into the stands in the 4^th, proving the Nats do have the ability to take ‘em to the yard.

Tyler Clippard gets the win, Matt Capps gets the save, and the Phillies Nelson Figueroa is charged with the loss.

Garrett Mock will make his regular season Nats debut tonight against Mike Pelfrey and his New York Mets (1-2) at 7:05 from Citi Field.

‘Dress’
courtesy of ‘farrelley’

I remember prom, I remember it all too well. My date cancelled on me a week before the event and I wore a plaid dress (yes, I looked like a Sandra Lee ‘tablescape’ for Spring). Needless-to-say, my prom experience was not like what you saw in the movies; however, it definitely was memorable.

No matter what your prom memories look like – good, bad, or non existent, Kissing Frogs’ Prom Dress Project should catch your eye. The Prom Dress Project hopes to give DC/MD/VA high school girls, who can’t afford their own prom dresses, the chance to make lovely prom memories in some fabulous dresses by designer Alfred Angelo.

For more information on how to sponsor a prom dress, visit the Prom Dress Project.

‘IMGP3956’
courtesy of ‘ensceptico’

I personally would rather stab myself in the face repeatedly than go to this, but perhaps you feel differently about Mr Hitchens than I do.

Christopher Hitchens is going to pass through town in June to promote his new autobiography and will be speaking at the 6th & I synagogue. It’s sponsored by the Center for Inquiry and if you’re a member – sorry, ‘friend’ – admission is free. Everyone else pays $10 or $30 if you want a copy of Hitch-22 for the man himself to autograph.

Thanks to the Friendly Athiest, whose tweet led me to this item. If you’re interested you should register soon, I have never been able to get day-of tickets to these kinds of events in that venue.

‘Michelle Obama Donates Inaugural Gown’
courtesy of ‘tbridge’

First Lady Michelle Obama talks about her love for Washington DC in the new issue of  Conde Nast Traveler,  saying that DC feels like home and that she wishes she could explore it more without inconveniencing people.  It’s a great article about the city, and it’s clear that the First Lady understands that there’s a side of the District outside of the government that most people don’t realize.

Here’s the best part though– she mentions that she secretly wishes she could ride the Metro!  Now, I understand wanting to get out to get a hamburger without a motorcade and wanting to take a jog around the Mall without a security detail, but trust us, First Lady: you really don’t want to ride the Metro this time of year.  Escalators are down, tourists are everywhere, it’s packed to record-setting levels, and there is rampant escalefting.  We’re glad you love our city, but trust us that the Metro is best avoided this time of year.

‘Commonwealth, The People’s Gastropub’
courtesy of ‘needlessspaces’

Honestly if this was any other restaurant I’d let this pass on by, but I will forever have a place in my heart for Acadiana and their delicious gumbo.

Acadiana welcomes four-legged visitors to the Patio for Sunday Brunch!

Every Sunday, 11am – 2:30pm: New Orleans Style Brunch, $29

Pooches can pick a treat from the “Dog Day” Menu, made especially by our chefs.

The doggie treat is nice, but it makes me wonder – where can’t you bring your pooch to the outdoor dining area? I feel like I see DC residents and their dogs at pretty much every patio. Is it just that I don’t notice when they’re not there and more restaurants than not forbid them? Being sadly pooch-free myself it’s not something that impacts me directly.

‘Gingko trees’
courtesy of ‘Rafiq Mirza’

If you’ve smelled a particular odor that doesn’t exactly titillate your nostrils, odds are it’s the ginkgo tree spreading its not so glamorous scent throughout the city.

DDOT is on the case, ready to start tackling this spring staple in the District’s airspace by spraying the tree’s fruit (that’s what causes the scent in the first place) to prevent the stinky sensation from consuming every nook and cranny of DC.

The deodorization begins tonight.

‘Toasty!’
courtesy of ‘Vicchi’

Events and Classes at UDC today were cancelled due to the unseasonable heat in the District today. The Van Ness campus has postponed all events and classes, including tonight’s Miss DC pageant, which has been rescheduled to next Wednesday night, according to the DC Text Alert System.

Remember, folks, hydrate like crazy on days like this!