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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11), right, walks off the field as the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate their win over the Washington Nationals in game five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Saturday, October 13, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Just as they did for a NL Division Series game against the Cardinals in October (above), fans streaming into Nationals Park for a World Series day game would be cool. But now that all World Series games are played at night — thanks, TV! — it wouldn't be as cool as the old days (left, in 1917), when day games were the norm and streets would fill up with fans eager to check the score.

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5) as the Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves during spring training at Champion Stadium, Kissimmee, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Zach Walters (60) throws to first base as the Washington Nationals play the Florida Marlins during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Wednesday, February 27, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Rafael Soriano (29) warms up at a morning practice during spring training at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Tuesday, February 26, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals pitcher Henry Rodriguez throws in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Thursday, May 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals relief pitcher Henry Rodriguez in action against the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game, Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

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Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman walks to third base for the start of the ninth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Rafael Soriano delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Ross Detwiler warms up before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg jokes around with teammates in the dugout during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos sits in the dugout before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo talks on the phone before the start of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg delivers a pitch during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, March 22, 2013, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, right, talks with catcher Wilson Ramos during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Saturday, March 23, 2013, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)