Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) bats as the Washington Nationals defeat the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings in their home opener. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) shows his emotion as he walks back to the dugout after the eighth inning. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard delivers in the top of the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds during the Nationals' home opener. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) gets a playful punch from a coach after he pitches 7 innings as the Washington Nationals defeat the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings, 3-2. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) walks back to the dugout after the fifth inning. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) makes a catch on a ball hit by Cincinnati Reds left fielder Ryan Ludwick (48) in the fifth inning. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) pitches in the 4th inning. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) strikes out in the second inning. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) reacts to a call he disagrees with in the first inning. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) throws the first pitch as the Washington Nationals take on the Cincinnati Reds. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals second baseman Stephen Lombardozzi (1), left, high fives Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson (5), right, before the Washington Nationals take on the Cincinnati Reds in their home opener. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) takes a moment on the mound before throwing out the first pitch. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) batts as the Washington Nationals defeat the Cincinnati Reds in extra innings, 3-2, for their home opener in Major League Baseball at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, April 12, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)