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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond had three hits in the team's 8-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. (Associated Press)

Nationals activate Ian Desmond from DL

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse follows through on a grand slam during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on Friday, Aug. 17, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-4. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals-Mets: Michael Morse’s grand slam powers 6-4 win

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Stephen Strasburg's innings limit and shutdown has been criticized, but the Washington Nationals' pitchers have a combined 3.27 ERA. All-Star left-hander Gio Gonzalez is another key piece to a formidable rotation. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)

Stephen Strasburg only one part of Nationals’ feel-good story

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Danny Espinosa belts a two-run homer, his 13th, off San Francisco’s Tim Lincecum to give Washington a 4-2 lead. The Nationals won 6-4 at AT&T Park to finish 5-1 against the Giants this season. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Nationals-Giants: Danny Espinosa helps Nats win series finale

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Reality hits the Nationals in 6-1 loss to Giants

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond had three hits in the team's 8-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. (Associated Press)

Ian Desmond could return to Nationals’ lineup Friday

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of the Nationals' 9-1 victory on Aug. 10, 2012, in Phoenix. Strasburg allowed one hit and one run in six innings of work. (Associated Press)

Davey Johnson’s pitchers meet his high expectations

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Nationals left fielder Tyler Moore tumbles to the turf in an attempt to catch a ball hit by the Diamondbacks’ Chris Young. Washington lost 7-4 after taking the first two games of the series in Phoenix. (associated Press)

Nationals-Diamondbacks: Bats don’t have a cure for ailing Ross Detwiler

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of the Nationals' 9-1 victory on Aug. 10, 2012, in Phoenix. Strasburg allowed one hit and one run in six innings of work. (Associated Press)

Nationals-Diamondbacks: Stephen Strasburg pitches Nationals to 7th straight win

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jordan Zimmermann delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Nationals-Astros: Jordan Zimmermann building Cy Young-worthy resume

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals closer Tyler Clippard reacts as a Houston Astros' Brett Wallace fly ball to deep center field is caught to end the game with a 3-2 win in 12 innings of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Nationals-Astros: Roger Bernadina lays out, makes sensational grab to save Nats’ win in 12th

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth scores on a two-RBI single by Stephen Strasburg during the second inning of a baseball game with the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jayson Werth hasn’t missed a beat since his return

By Zachary Holden - The Washington Times

Kurt Suzuki will provide a veteran presence behind the plate for the Nationals. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Kurt Suzuki excited about new opportunity with Nationals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler delivers in the first inning during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Ross Detwiler shuts down Phillies as Nats avoid sweep

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan delivers in the first inning during the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Lannan, Nationals take Game 1 of doubleheader with Marlins

By Zachary Holden - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' outfielder Jayson Werth returned to the starting lineup Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Options abound for Nationals with Jayson Werth back on the active roster

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche follows through on a home run as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) watches during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Adam LaRoche’s bounce back season continues

By Zachary Holden - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg sits in the dugout in the first inning of a a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in Washington. The Phillies won 8-0. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Stephen Strasburg blasted in 8-0 loss to depleted Phillies

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Jordan Zimmermann pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)

Zimmermann puts on a show in home-state debut

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper tosses his bat after striking out against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 27, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Detwiler, Nationals cooled off by Brewers in shutout loss

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times