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Washington Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper (34) and Denard Span (2) celebrate the Nationals' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs after a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith kneels on the field during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Washington Nationals right-hander Dan Haren delivers a pitch in the Nationals' 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. (Associated Press photo)

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**FILE** Commissioner Bud Selig answers a question during a news conference at Major League Baseball headquarters in New York on May 16, 2013. Major League Baseball hopes to expand video review by umpires for the 2014 season and says all calls other than balls and strikes could be subject to instant replay. (Associated Press)

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With a renewed emphasis on the fastball, Drew Storen has been successful since he returned from a minor league stint. (associated press)

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Nationals reliever Drew Storen has excelled since being called up last week following a three-week minor league stint, throwing three scoreless innings with five strikeouts. The former closer had a 5.95 ERA when he was sent down. "I really like what I'm seeing," manager Davey Johnson said. (Associated press)

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Washington Redskins cornerback David Amerson (39), center, celebrates after a play as the Washington Redskins play the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL preseason football at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Monday, August 19, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins cornerback David Amerson (39), right, shows frustration after Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Michael Palmer (81) makes a catch as the Washington Redskins play the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL preseason football at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Monday, August 19, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins cornerback David Amerson (39), left, watches as Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Michael Palmer (81) makes a catch as the Washington Redskins play the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL preseason football at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Monday, August 19, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Pat White (5) on the sideline as the Washington Redskins play the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL preseason football at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Monday, August 19, 2013. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)