The Washington Nationals had a call-up that everyone agreed will be fan favorite whether one likes the NL East team or another baseball franchise. On June 14, Bruce the Bat Dog debuted against the ...

Credit: The Washington Nationals Bruce's debut comes at the Nationals, who will host the Miami Marlins at 1:05 p.m. in the fourth game of the Pups in the Park.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Bruce the Bat Dog fetches a bat before a game between the Washington Nationals and the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Bruce, a 21-month-old golden retriever, fetched a bat during a ceremony Saturday before the Washington Nationals’ 4-3 loss to the Miami Marlins as part of a Pups in the Park promotion.

While Bruce impressed on his Major League debut with his expert bat retrieval skills, the Nationals couldn’t get the job done against the Marlins. Washington went into the last inning 4-1 down ...

Bruce the Bat Dog will make his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals on Saturday when the Nats host the Miami Marlins in Game 2 of a three-game weekend set.

Bruce's debut comes at the Nationals, who will host the Miami Marlins at 1:05 p.m. in the fourth game of the Pups in the Park. Fans who purchase tickets for the Pups in the Park game receive a pet ...

Washington went into the last inning 4-1 down but rallied to make it 4-3. The Nationals then had a chance to steal the win with bases loaded and two outs. Marlins pitcher Calvin Faucher stepped ...