Why We LOVE Sports

Last night's incredible come-from-behind 8-4 win by the Nationals, capped off by Ryan Zimmerman's dizzying 2-out, full-count, bottom of the ninth, half-past midnight, against the hated Phillies and their fanatics blast was out of this world!  I urge everyone to check out the video, especially Charlie Slowes' radio call that starts at the 35-second mark.

Unbelievable!

Everything about the night was unbelievable.

1. I can't believe it was actually played.  It rained HARD for an hour and half, but the grounds crew did a great job taking care of the field.  And I NEVER gave much thought to this before, but the field at Nats Park really drains well! 
2. And kudos to Evan, for doggedly believing that they would play, and that the Nats would eventually win.
3. On a bad note, it was depressing and unbelievable how many Phillies fans were in the our house.  The ratio was at least 4-1, obnoxious fans to local and loyal fans.  Of course, that made screaming 'Go back to Philly!' that much sweeter after Zim's blast.
4. Also unbelievable, how sooooooo many Phillies fans bought tickets in right field just to heckle Jayson Werth.  Those sections were sold out last night. He may be worthless to us and them, but fans who buy a ticket just to be ass holes are below worthless.  Those folks have got to be the most pathetic fans in sports.  
5. Zim's unbelievable blast got the attention it deserved but it was a great team win by the Nationals over the best team in the National League.   Tom Gorzelanny and Sean Burnett were fantastic in holding down the fort and pitching 4 scoreless innings against the Philllies' lefty-heavy line up. 
6. Before Zim stepped up Johnny Gomes and Ian Desmond rapped RBI singles, Desmond's with 2 strikes.
7. Finally, kudos to Werth for getting the comeback started.  The former Phillies player fell behind 0-2 against Philadelphia closer Ryan Madson, but fought back during the 11-pitch at bat to stroke a single to left to start the rally.  Unbelievable.

Simply an unbelievable and exhilarating night at the ball park.  A night capped off by a grand slam - AND lots of cheering, hollering, smiling, high-fiving Evan and strangers alike, and overall happiness. 

That's why we like sports.  Where else do you go to smile and high-five strangers?  Where else to you go to CHEER?  GO NATS!