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Nats set to host 2018 All-Star Game

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON – The Nationals are set to host the 2018 MLB All-Star Game, and an official announcement is expected Monday.

Commissioner Rob Manfred is scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Nats’ season opener Monday, and make the announcement, Comcast SportsNet reports.

The District last hosted the All-Star Game in 1969, and the 2018 game would be the first played at Nationals Park.

 

WATCH: Nats celebrate World Series with parade ahead of Spring Training opener in Florida

By Dan Friedell
The Washington Nationals showed off their trophy from winning the 2019 World Series in front of their local fans in South Florida during a parade on Thursday, February 20. Spring Training kicked off recently, and the first preseason game is Saturday, February 22, against the Houston Astros, the team they defeated in the World Series. Before the parade started, Michael A. Taylor and Sean Doolittle mingled with fans, some of whom were wearing hats supporting the local Miami Marlins. However, the West Palm Beach fans showed their support, as players like Kurt Suzuki, Trea Turner and Howie Kendrick rode in cars and buses through the main streets of Clemantis.
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