On April 3rd, 2005 over 20 DC Statehood Activists convened in section 438 at RFK stadium to highlight the resident's of Washington, DC second-class status. After each strike out the activists would hold up the letters that spelled out "STRIKE 4 DC STATEHOOD." When the Nationals were at bat and the pitcher would walk a player, the activists would hold up "BUSH PLAY BALL WITH DC."

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