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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Blake Treinen delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh on Thursday, May 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nationals waste chances in 3-1 loss to Pirates

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) walks on the field during warm ups before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park Monday, May 19, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Adam LaRoche taking final steps before return to Nats

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Denard Span, left, celebrates his solo home run with his teammates during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park Wednesday, May 21, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nats start fast before bats slow in 2-1 loss

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman fields a ground ball at first base before a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Washington. Zimmerman has been on the disabled list. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ryan Zimmerman still not cleared; Adam LaRoche close

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Cincinnati Reds' Todd Frazier, right, celebrates with Chris Heisey, center, as Brandon Phillips (4) walks near, after Frazier hit a two-run homer during the 15th inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, May 19, 2014, in Washington. The Reds won 4-3 in 15 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Frazier’s homer lifts Reds over Nats 4-3 in 15

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman runs after a fly ball during warm ups before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park Monday, May 19, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ryan Zimmerman in left field? Just practice, for now

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Blake Treinen throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park, Tuesday, May 6, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Blake Treinen to start for Nats on Thursday against Pirates

By Chase Hughes - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals first baseman Tyler Moore makes a diving catch for the out on a foul ball hit by New York Mets' Eric Young Jr. during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Wilson Ramos drives in 4, Nationals beat Mets 6-3

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos acknowledges the fans during after a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Washington. Ramos had two hits for four RBI's. The Nationals won 6-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

As another key player falls, Nationals keep persevering

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

Nationals place Gio Gonzalez (shoulder) on DL

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

New York Mets' Juan Lagares, right, celebrates with manager Terry Collins (10) and others after his two-run homer during the third inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park Saturday, May 17, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Gonzalez struggles in Nationals 5-2 loss to Mets

By JOEY KAMIDE - Associated Press