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Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond follows through on a three-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, May 30, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)

Desmond homers, Nationals defeat Rangers 9-2

By HARVEY VALENTINE - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison, left, drives in the go-ahead run with a single off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates rally to beat Nationals 3-2

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) gets a visit from catcher Wilson Ramos during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates get to Stephen Strasburg late in battle of top picks

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison, left, drives in the go-ahead run with a single off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, May 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nationals, Strasburg lost to Pirates 3-2

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Arroyo outpitches Strasburg, D-Backs top Nationals

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of a baseball game on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Nationals fall to Diamondbacks as Arroyo outpitches Strasburg

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Strasburg good, Arroyo better in Nationals’ loss

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg grabs his cap before being pulled from the baseball game against the Los Angels Dodgers, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in Washington. Strasburg pitched 7 1/3 innings and threw a total of 114 pitches in a game the Nationals won 3-2. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Matt Williams pushes Stephen Strasburg to be Nats’ ‘horse’

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throw against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Strasburg goes into 8th, Nats top Dodgers 3-2

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Doug Fister follows his father's advice: "Go out there ... and let your actions show what you're all about." (Associated press)

Doug Fister ready, but Nats debut may be pushed to Friday

By Mark Zuckerman - CSNwashington.com

Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins fields a ground ball hit by Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa and throws to second to get out Nationals' Jayson Werth in the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 2, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Nats rally to beat Phils, get Strasburg off hook

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins fields a ground ball hit by Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa and throws to second to get out Nationals' Jayson Werth in the fourth inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 2, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Bullpen blows lead, Phils lose to Nats

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore is cheered in the dugout after hitting a home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Friday, May 2, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

Nats get to Phillies’ bullpen to post comeback win

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press