Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20), left, celebrates as Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) hits a two run homer to bring Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34), right, home in the first inning to put the Washington Nationals up 3-0 against the St. Louis Cardinals in game five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Friday, October 12, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) hits a two run homer in the first inning to put the Washington Nationals up 3-0 against the St. Louis Cardinals in game five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Friday, October 12, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson speaks at a news conference before Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina walks off the field after striking out swinging to end the top of the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler (48) smiles as he finishes for the day as the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler (48) sits on the bench during the fifth inning as the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) reacts on a strike at the plate during the 3rd inning as the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) give a fist pump after a pop up by St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter (13) is caught by Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) to close out the top of the ninth inning as the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) makes a diving catch on a ball popped up by St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter (13) for the final out of the top of the ninth inning as the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Fans cheer on Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) as he pitches at the top of the ninth inning as the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) reacts on a ball at the plate in the ninth inning as the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) dodges an errant ball to be walked in the eight inning as the Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A fan holds up a poster as Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28) hits a walk off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in game four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., Thursday, October 11, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)