Welcome to Washington, where for a few days the All-Star festivities will allow Nationals fans to forget their team is scuffling along at around .500 and in third place in the National League East instead of running away with the division as many projected.
The last time the All-Star Game was held in the nation's capital was 1969, when Willie McCovey -- who would go on to win National League MVP honors -- powered the NL to a 9-3 victory at RFK Stadium with two home runs.
Sunday: Futures Game
Time: 4 p.