WASHINGTON, D.C. (Rocktown Now) — The Washington Nationals will be honoring and celebrating the Spotswood Baseball team Tuesday night after the team won the state championship over the weekend.

The Nationals will begin honoring the team and coaching staff beginning at 6:45pm during their game against the Colorado Rockies.

The Spotswood Blazers claimed the Class 3A State Championship title on Saturday against Abingdon with a final score of 9-5.

Prior to this season, the Spotswood Baseball team had never won a regional championship, hosted a state playoff game, advanced past state quarterfinals, won a state tournament game, or won a state championship in 45 years.