The Washington Nationals are ready to take the field as defending champs.
The fans won't be there, but the ballpark will reflect the team's proud status.
The Nationals are planning to raise a new 2019 World Series champions flag before Thursday night's opener against the New York Yankees. Other festivities include a ceremonial first pitch thrown by Dr. Anthony Fauci and a previously recorded Presidents Race to be shown during the fourth inning.
''We definitely feel a connection with the fans so we're really going to miss them and we'll be thinking about them.