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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, is greeted by bench coach Chip Hale, right, at the dugout after hitting a solo home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Ivan Nova during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Bryce Harper powers Nationals past Pirates

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Tanner Roark, left, hits an RBI-single off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, April 30, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Tanner Roark stifles Pirates as Nationals capture first one-run victory at home

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (32) high-fives teammates after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 29, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Nationals catch some breaks, beat Diamondbacks

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Hagerstown Suns' Juan Soto celebrates at second base as Greensboro Grasshoppers Eric Gutierrez walks past during a Class-A baseball game Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Hagerstown, Md. (Colleen McGrath/The Herald-Mail via AP) **FILE**

Juan Soto promoted to high Single-A Potomac

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park Sunday, April 15, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) **FILE**

Trea Turner, Nationals playing effective brand of small ball

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

New York Mets Brandon Nimmo (9) gets fired up as he runs up the first base line after he was hit by a pitch to get on base during a baseball game Washington Nationals, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) **FILE**

Nationals’ struggles reflected in power ranking slides

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper runs the bases past New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (21) after hitting a first-inning, solo home run in a baseball game Monday, April 16, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Nationals’ stunning rally over Mets puts focus on series

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez (4) in the dugout during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Washington. Nationals won 4-1.(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Dave Martinez faces first-place Mets in return to hometown

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Colorado Rockies' DJ LeMahieu (9) crosses home after hitting a solo home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez as Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (32) watches during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Nationals’ defensive miscues plague them in loss to Rockies

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Pedro Severino (29) is greeted by teammate Bryce Harper after scoring on a single from Nationals' Trea Turner during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Braves beat Nationals in 12 innings to prevent sweep

By David Driver -- Special to the Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Stephen Strasburg shines as Nationals shut down Braves again

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

New York Mets Asdrubal Cabrera (13) connects for a homer off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark during the fifth inning of baseball game at Nationals Park, Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Washington. Behind the plate is Washington Nationals catcher Pedro Severino (29). (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Nationals swept by Mets after 12-inning loss

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) warms up before batting during the home opener baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Bryce Harper decision’s impact will last years

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New York Mets catcher Kevin Plawecki (26) can't make the tag on Washington Nationals' Adam Eaton (2) as he scores during the third inning of the home opener baseball game at Nationals Park, Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Adam Eaton’s injury, Mets’ rout of Nationals spoil home opener

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

The exterior of Nationals Park in Near Southeast, Washington, D.C. The ballpark has aided in a revitalization of Southeast's Navy Yard neighborhood. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times)

Nationals Park transformed Navy Yard, for better and worse

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam Eaton runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Austin Brice in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Adam Eaton has 5 hits including HR, Nationals beat Reds

By Joe Kay - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock throws live batting practice during spring training baseball practice in West Palm Beach, Fla. Last spring Brad Peacock entered Astros camp worried that he wouldn't make the team. After the best season of his career, the right-hander's spot with the Astros is secure this season, but he's maintained the same mindset he had when his career was on the line. "I still want to keep that edge on me," he said.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Brad Peacock, former Nationals pitcher, relishes World Series title

By David Driver -- Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals infielder Matt Adams handles a grounder during spring training baseball practice Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **File**

Matt Adams relishes a chance to help Nationals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Houston Astros' Derek Fisher watches his solo home run off Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, in Houston. Fisher's home run is his first hit in the majors. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) **FILE**

Tommy Milone on mound for spring training opener Friday

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Shawn Kelley throws a bullpen session during spring training baseball practice Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **File**

Nationals relievers get comfortable throwing

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines