Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond and second baseman Steve Lombardozzi celebrate after the Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1. (Associated Press photo)

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Washington Nationals left-hander Gio Gonzalez, left, gets a handshake from catcher Wilson Ramos after his one-hit shutout over the New York Mets in the Nationals' 9-0 victory. Gonzalez was inches from a no-hitter. (Associated Press photo)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez delivers the ball to the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Miami Marlins catcher Jeff Mathis tags Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, left, after he struck out swinging during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth hits a pitch during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth in action during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Washington Nationals catcher Jhonatan Solano dives to tag Phillies second baseman Chase Utley as Craig Stammen tries to avoid a collision. (Associated Press photo)