Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals Ryan Zimmerman watches his 10th-inning, three-run double in the Nationals' 8-2 victory over the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York, Monday, July 23, 2012. (Associated Press)

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Roddy Wright, 5, from Riverdale, MD, stands on first base as is joined by Nationals' Adam LaRoche as players join a select group of kids on the field prior to the game. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Nationals' Ross Detwiler delivers in the top of the first inning against the Braves as the Washington Nationals host the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., Sunday, July 22, 2012. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond had three hits in the team's 8-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. (Associated Press)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher John Lannan delivered seven strong innings in the 5-2 win Saturday night over the Atlanta Braves. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg sits in the dugout after being lifted in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, July 20, 2012, in Washington. The Braves won 11-10 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)