Found August 12, 2009 on Just A Nats Fan:
Hey, Kids! Want to be a broadcaster? The Washington Nationals will host their annual Junior Broadcaster Competition at ESPN Zone on Thursday, August 13 at 6:00pm. Children ages 5 through 12 are invited to showcase their broadcasting talent by acting as the play-by-play announcer for Nationals highlights. The winner of the competition will have the opportunity [...]
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