Washington Nationals Photos

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, left, tags out Philadelphia Phillies' Hunter Pence on a steal-attempt in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-1. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

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Philadelphia Phillies' Hunter Pence chases a triple hit by Washington Nationals' Jesus Flores in the eight inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-1. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

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Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche (25) runs the bases after he hit a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-1. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

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Washington Nationals pitcher Henry Rodriguez (63) waits for a new ball after Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino, right, hit a solo home run in the eight inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 4-1. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) kicks the mound after Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, left, hit a solo home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 23: Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals touches home base after hitting a home run in the ninth inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 23, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 4-1. (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 23: Henry Rodriguez #63 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 23, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 4-1. (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 23: Jesus Flores #26 of the Washington Nationals dives into third after hitting a triple in the eight inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 23, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies won 4-1. (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 23: Ian Desmond #20 of the Washington Nationals fields the ball and throws to first in the third inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 23, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 23: Starting pitcher Edwin Jackson #33 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 23, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)

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