If you want a friend in Washington, the saying goes, get a dog.
That old saw is meant as a comment on the city’s cutthroat politics. But, take it from the animal-loving contingent of the Washington Nationals: Life is just better with a pet, whether you’re running for Congress or running the bases.
The Nationals’ Max Scherzer and his wife Erica are among the players, wives, girlfriends, kids and coaches featured in a splashy new charity calendar showcasing ballplayers and their furry friends.
The 16-month Washington Nationals 2020 Pet Calendar, on sale now, runs from September 2019 through December 2020, and is part of a fundraising and awareness effort on behalf of the D.