Nationals Open With Dream Foundation Gala

Players and their spouses — along with many supporters — rocked the Anthem March 26 before the home opener to benefit the Washington Nationals Dream Foundation. Emceed by local and national sports personality Lindsay Czarniak , the event raised more than $1 million for the nonprofit’s initiatives focused on academics, the arts, nutrition and sports for children and teens in the Washington, D.C., region.

Max Scherzer and Erica May-Scherzer — both were pitchers on their college teams.

Stephen Strasburg and his wife Rachel — they met at San Diego State.