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St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny celebrates in the clubhouse after a National League wildcard playoff game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, at Turner Field in Atlanta. The Cardinals won 6-3. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

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Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Mrs. Merkel speak before their meeting Tuesday at the Maximos Mansion in Athens. Amid draconian security measures and a mass protest, Mrs. Merkel was making her first visit to Greece since the eurozone crisis began there three years ago. (Associated Press)

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New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) shakes hands with linebacker Jonathan Vilma in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. The Saints won 40-32. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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Trainers work on Houston Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing (56) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. Cushing left the game in the second quarter with a left knee injury. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League division series on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Edwin Jackson talks to the media during a press conference at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. On Wednesday, they play the St. Louis Cardinals at home. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan talks with Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins during the rookie’s pro debut Sunday in a 24-17 loss to Atlanta. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Adam LaRoche jokes around with Bryce Harper during the Nationals workout Tuesday, a day before Game 3 of the NLDS against the Cardinals. (Associated Press)

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Saint Louis Cardinals player Matt Holliday reaches for the ball during a workout session at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. On Wednesday, they play the St. Louis Cardinals at home. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

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Saint Louis Cardinals player Jaime Garcia, who pitched for two innings in Monday's game before acknowleding a broken arm, watches on the sidelines while his team work outs at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. On Wednesday, they play the St. Louis Cardinals at home. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)