Article Photos: Rick Snider: Nationals not ready for this stage?



Graeme Jennings/The Washington Examiner A crowd of 45,017 -- the largest in Nationals Park history -- wasn't dissuaded from attending despite an early afternoon start time that meant many had to skip school or work.

Graeme Jennings/The Washington Examiner A crowd of 45,017 -- the largest in Nationals Park history -- wasn't dissuaded from attending despite an early afternoon start time that meant many had to skip school or work.