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Nationals Call Up Bruce the Bat Dog for Major League Debut

His flawless minor league record secured him a roster spot ahead of Saturday’s Pups in the Park celebration.

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Overview

  • Bruce has maintained a perfect 1.000 retrieving average in three appearances with Triple-A Rochester since his pro debut last September.
  • He is set to make his major league debut on June 14 against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park.
  • The debut will feature a press conference, pregame recognition ceremony and honorary bat retrieval as part of the Pups in the Park festivities.
  • Rochester Red Wings general manager Dan Mason praised Bruce’s rapid rise and readiness to bring smiles to Nationals fans.
  • Wolf Trap Animal Rescue will host an adoption lounge in Section 143 showcasing adoptable dogs alongside Bruce’s big-league introduction.