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Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez speaks at a baseball news conference, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the Milwaukee Brewers in a National League wild card game Tuesday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Nationals’ wild card game a hindrance before the hump

By Deron Snyder

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (28) takes the field before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Kurt Suzuki homer, health good signs

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, right, celebrates in the clubhouse after the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Washington. Washington won 6-5 and clinched a Wild Card berth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Nationals’ wild card berth called for celebration, not moderation

By Deron Snyder

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki extends a gesture to Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, a former National, after tagging him out during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Washington, Thursday, June 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Nationals being careful with Kurt Suzuki ahead of playoffs

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Members of the Washington Nationals celebrate after the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Washington. Washington won 6-5 and clinched a wild card berth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nationals don’t hold back in celebrating playoff berth

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon hits a sacrifice fly ball in the sixth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Washington. Trea Turner scored on the play. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nationals defeat Phillies to open doubleheader, shrink magic number

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Miami Marlins' Magneuris Sierra (34) scores on a sacrifice fly by Starlin Castro as Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes (10) waits for the throw during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Nationals lose to Marlins, tightening NL wild card race

By Steven Wine - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Adam Eaton, left, congratulates Trea Turner after Turner hit a home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ** FILE **

Trea Turner homers twice to lead Nationals over Marlins

Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Adam Eaton, left, congratulates Trea Turner after Turner hit a home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ** FILE **

Turner homers twice to lead Nationals over Marlins

Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Wainwright, Fowler, St. Louis top Nats 5-1; Cards-Cubs next

By DAVID SOLOMON - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick (47) is congratulated by bench coach Chip Hale after scoring during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Howie Kendrick, Patrick Corbin powers Nationals win over Cardinals

By Warren Mayes - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Patrick Corbin delivers for Nationals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Adam Eaton (2) watches after hitting the ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nationals crush Braves 7-0 in series finale

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Juan Soto (22) celebrates with teammates after winning 7-0 in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Nationals salvage win as Martinez taken to hospital

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) ** FILE **

Rough Braves series shifts Nationals’ focus to wild card

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles, left, avoids shortstop Trea Turner while catching a fly ball hit by Atlanta Braves' Rafael Ortega during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Atlanta. The Braves won 4-2. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Max Fried dominates Nationals as Braves move closer to division title

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried works against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Fried’s dominating performance leads Braves past Nats 4-2

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Washington Nationals outfielder Michael Taylor drives in a run with a sacrifice fly during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ** FILE **

Michael A. Taylor could be used in right field with Eaton banged up

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) celebrates his two-run home run with Howie Kendrick (47) and Anthony Rendon (6) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 9-3. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals begin home stretch vs. winners

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals Juan Soto, left, celebrates with the Nationals' Victor Robles (16) at the dugout steps after hitting a second-inning, solo home run in a baseball game, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) ** FILE **

Juan Soto, Victor Robles share in the fun as they power Nationals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times