At Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park, the Nationals win their first game representing Washington, D.C. by beating the Phillies, 7-3. The historic win features the team’s center fielder Brad Wilkerson hitting for the cycle for the second time in his career.

On April 6, 2005 — At Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park, the Nationals win their first game representing Washington, D.C. by beating the Phillies, 7-3. The historic win features the team’s center fielder Brad Wilkerson hitting for the cycle for the second time in his career.

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At Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park, the Nationals win their first game representing Washington, D.C. by beating the Phillies, 7-3. The historic win features the team’s center fielder Brad Wilkerson hitting for the cycle for the second time in his career.

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