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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)

NLDS Game 3: Ian Desmond a rare bright spot at plate for Nationals in shutout

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse (26) works during the first inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Kyle Lohse ready to pitch Cardinals into another postseason round

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

Ailing LHP Garcia removed from Cardinals’ roster

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig, left, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann during the third inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

MLB Playoffs 2012: Cardinals pummel Nationals, even NLDS

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran (3) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. The home run was Beltran's second of the day. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cardinals embraced must-win mindset

By Marc Lancaster and Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

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Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond stands drenched in the shadows of Busch Stadium on Sunday during Washington’s first baseball playoff game in 79 years.

After 79 years, Nationals represent a ‘lifetime dream realized’

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen, right, and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrate theirs 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

SNYDER: Doing what ‘we do well’ enough for Nationals to win

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-RBI single during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

MLB Playoffs 2012: Tyler Moore’s 2-run single helps Nationals edge Cardinals in NLDS Game 1

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Disputed call leads to renewed cries for replay

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

**FILE ** Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals-Cardinals notebook: Adam Wainwright feels Stephen Strasburg’s pain

By Marc Lancaster, Amanda Comak and Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez delivers to the Houston Astros during the first inning in Washington on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

Gio Gonzalez ready for Game 1 start against Cardinals

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

Atlanta Braves officials pick up trash on the field as security stand by during the eighth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The Cardinals won baseball's first wild-card playoff, taking advantage of a disputed infield fly call that led to a protest and fans littering the field with debris, to defeat the Braves 6-3. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Disputed call leads to renewed cries for replay

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday runs to a ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Andrelton Simmons during the eighth inning of the National League wild card playoff baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Atlanta. The game was stopped after officials decided Simmons was out on the infield fly rule. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

Cardinals outlast Braves, will face Nationals in NL division series

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina (4) is congratulated by Matt Carpenter (13) on a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Nationals in wait-and-see mode on NL Division Series opponent

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Cardinals clinch baseball’s last postseason berth

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Michael Morse (38) is congratulated by Tyler Moore (57) after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. The National won 5-1. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nationals lock up home-field advantage throughout playoffs

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday is congratulated by manager Mike Matheny, left, and hitting coach Mark McGwire, right, after driving in a run with a sacrifice fly during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

Cardinals clinch baseball’s last postseason berth

By R.B. Fallstrom - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Chien-Ming Wang (40) is pulled out of a baseball game by manager Davey Johnson during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Nationals get blown out by Cardinals with chance to clinch NL East title

By Amanda Comak - The Washington Times

NL Capsules

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Reds’ Baker misses another game with health issue

By JOE KAY - Associated Press