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Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores celebrates with closer Tyler Clippard after the Washington Nationals closed out a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Drew Storen's role has changed since he saved 43 games for the Nationals last season, but his effectiveness hasn't. (Associated Press)

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Atlanta Braves third baseman gets a hug from Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez during batting practice before Wednesday’s game. It marked the last regular-season appearance at Nationals Park for Jones, an eight-time All-Star who is retiring after this season. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) runs against Atlanta Falcons defensive back Shann Schillinger (39) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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The Washington Nationals had a seven-game lead on the Atlanta Braves after Tuesday night's victory. (Associated Press)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg, throws during a baseball game with the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Brandon Banks (16) runs with the ball in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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New York Mets' Johan Santana pitches for the first time since July 20 in the first inning of the baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field in New York, Saturday, Aug. 11 2012. (AP Photos/Henny Ray Abrams)

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“Dallas” stars (from left) Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray and Larry Hagman were in London on Tuesday to promote the relaunched soap opera, which enjoyed success in the U.S. this summer and will be shown in the U.K. beginning Sept. 5. (Associated Press)

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Seattle Seahawks wide receivers Terrell Owens, right, and Sidney Rice, left, during NFL football training camp, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84), second from left, stands in line to run a drill in the team's indoor training facility during mini camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Tuesday, June 12, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)