Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper, left, celebrates his fourth-inning home run with shortstop Ian Desmond and the rest of his teammates in the Nationals' 9-0 victory over the Marlins. (Associated Press photo)
Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) and Denard Span (2) celebrate the Nationals' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs after a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper walks through the dugout after his team was swept by the Atlanta Braves Wednesday night. (Associated Press photo)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper is hit by a pitch from Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper jaws at Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran after he was hit with a pitch in the fifth inning Tuesday night. (Associated Press photo)
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper returns to the dugout at Miller Park after clubbing his 16th home run of the season in the Nationals' 4-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. (Associated Press photo)