By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
WASHINGTON -- The Nationals were saddened to learn about the passing of legendary Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas on Monday.
Kalas was found unconscious in the team's broadcast booth at Nationals Park around 12:30 p.m. ET, and he was taken to George Washington University Medical Center. The cause of the death is unknown.
After learning about Kalas' passing, the Nationals thought about canceling their home opener. Team president Stan Kasten had discussions with Phillies CEO David Montgomery, who told Kasten that Kalas wouldn't want the game canceled.
"We talked to the Phillies in what we thought was right," Kasten said. "The input of the Phillies was very influential to me, even though I was mindful that [over] 40,000 at Nationals Park were already in their seats. The Phillies were mindful of that.
"I can't predict what would have happened. If the players felt strongly about not playing in deference to Harry. That would have been a very important consideration for me, but that's not what happened. But we were very respectful of what the Phillies organization thought was best. "
The game was played with the Phillies edging the Nationals, 9-8. A few minutes before the game started, the Nationals honored Kalas with a moment of silence.
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