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Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon heads to home for his solo home run during the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals won 6-5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rendon homers, Nationals rally past Astros 6-5

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Denard Span reacts after striking out against San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Hudson during the third inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, June 12, 2014. The Giants won 7-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Tim Hudson dominates as Giants hand Nationals rare loss

By Rick Eymer - Associated Press

Washington Nationals closer Rafael Soriano snatches at a new ball after surrendering a game tying home run to San Diego Padres' Yonder Alonso during the bottom of the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday June 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Blake Treinen denied first win as bullpen can’t hang on

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Jordan Zimmermann nearly flawless as Nats blank Padres

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark pitches to a San Diego Padres batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 6, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Tanner Roark dominates as Nationals shut out Padres

Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Doug Fister throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park Thursday, June 5, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Doug Fister keeps rolling as Nationals sweep Phillies

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper catches a ball without using his injured left hand before a baseball game at Nationals Park Monday, May 26, 2014, in Washington. Harper has been on the disabled list with an injured left hand. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals hoping Bryce Harper returns around July 1

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, and Adam LaRoche arrive into the dugout before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, in Washington. It is expected to be Zimmerman's first game back after being on the disabled list. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ryan Zimmerman, left fielder, begins anew with Nats

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals left fielder Ryan Zimmerman (11) watches his hit during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park Tuesday, June 3, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ryan Zimmerman returns as old self despite new position in Nats’ win

By Chase Hughes - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman holds a bat during batting practice before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park Wednesday, May 28, 2014, in Washington. Zimmerman is on the disabled list with a broken thumb, and was recently cleared to swing a bat. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ryan Zimmerman’s return should boost Nats, no matter where he plays

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Darvish fans 12 as Rangers beat Nationals

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark (57) throws during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Nationals Park, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals fall to Darvish, Rangers 2-0

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press