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As errors, losses mount, Nationals get extra work

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels Albert Pujols' 500th, left, and 499th, right, career home run baseballs are seen on the table during a news conference following a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in Washington. Angels won the game 7-2. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Nationals trail early, lose to Angels, Pujols 7-2

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

dWashington Nationals' Bryce Harper sits on the bench during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Washington. The Cardinals won 4-3. Harper was pulled early from a game after Washington manager Matt Williams said the young outfielder didn't hustle. Harper was taken out after six innings. The 21-year-old Harper is a two-time All-Star known for his aggressive play. But in the sixth inning, he hit the ball to the mound, jogged to first and took a right turn to the dugout before getting halfway down the basepath. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Harper back in Nationals lineup

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Denard Span, center, is doused by relief pitcher Tyler Clippard, right, with MASN broadcast reporter Dan Kolko, left, nearby after a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Washington. Span hit a game-winning sacrifice fly for the Nationals' 3-2 victory. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Denard Span’s sacrifice fly completes Nationals’ comeback over Cardinals

By Benjamin Standig - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Denard Span, center, is doused by relief pitcher Tyler Clippard, right, with MASN broadcast reporter Dan Kolko, left, nearby after a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 20, 2014, in Washington. Span hit a game-winning sacrifice fly for the Nationals' 3-2 victory. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Span’s sacrifice fly in 9th lifts Nats over Cards

By BENJAMIN STANDIG - Associated Press

Washington Nationals outfielder Denard Span, left, waits to take the field as the Hagerstown Suns' center fielder on Thursday, April 17, 2014, in Hagerstown, Md., in a Single-A baseball game against the Lakewood BlueClaws.Span was making a rehab appearance. (AP Photo/The Herald-Mail, Joe Crocetta)

OF Span activated by Nationals from 7-day DL

Associated Press

dWashington Nationals' Bryce Harper sits on the bench during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Washington. The Cardinals won 4-3. Harper was pulled early from a game after Washington manager Matt Williams said the young outfielder didn't hustle. Harper was taken out after six innings. The 21-year-old Harper is a two-time All-Star known for his aggressive play. But in the sixth inning, he hit the ball to the mound, jogged to first and took a right turn to the dugout before getting halfway down the basepath. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper benched in Nats’ loss to Cardinals for ‘lack of hustle’

By Chase Hughes - CSNwashington.com

dWashington Nationals' Bryce Harper sits on the bench during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Washington. The Cardinals won 4-3. Harper was pulled early from a game after Washington manager Matt Williams said the young outfielder didn't hustle. Harper was taken out after six innings. The 21-year-old Harper is a two-time All-Star known for his aggressive play. But in the sixth inning, he hit the ball to the mound, jogged to first and took a right turn to the dugout before getting halfway down the basepath. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Harper pulled for not hustling, Nats fall to Cards

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 19, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Lynn, Cardinals beat sloppy Nats; Harper pulled

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press