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In early October 2012, the Washington Nationals began the first playoff run the nation's capital has seen since 1933. Check out how they fared.
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Washington Nationals' Michael Morse gestures as he rounds first base after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper heads for the dugout after scoring on a home run by Ryan Zimmerman in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington. At left is Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, right, high-fives teammate Chad Tracy after scoring a run on a single by Kurt Suzuki in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen walks off the field after the end of the top of the ninth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen, left, looks on from the dugout after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen sits by his locker after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth looks on after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Cardinals closer Jason Motte (right) embraces catcher Tony Cruz as their teammates rush the field after Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Chris Lee, Post Dispatch)
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson speaks at a news conference after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis 9-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Lucky fans managed to get standing-room-only
tickets to Friday night's Nationals-Cardinals game.
(WTOP/Kristi King)
People wait in line to get standing-room only
tickets to Game 5 of the postseason series between
the Nationals and Cardinals. (WTOP/Kristi King)
Game 4 is one kids of all ages will remember.
(WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)
Fans at Nationals Park go nuts after Jayson Werth's
bottom-of-the-ninth homer. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)
Nats fans in Section 131 were on their feet
constantly during the game. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)
More than 44,000 people turned out for Game 4 at
Nationals Park Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012.
(WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)
Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa,
top, leaps over St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig as
he throws out Cardinals batter Yadier Molina at
first base in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the
National League division baseball series on
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Craig was
safe at second base. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, top left,
leaps
toward home plate to be greeted by teammates
after
hitting the game-winning solo home run in the
ninth
inning of Game 4 of the National League division
baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals
on
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington.
Washington
won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, center, hugs
teammate Danny Espinosa (8) after hitting the game-
winning solo home run in their 2-1 win in Game 4 of
the National League division baseball series
against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct.
11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals fans react after the
National's Jayson Werth hit the game-winning solo
home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the
National League division baseball series against
the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012,
in Washington. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex
Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth leaps onto
home
plate after hitting a walk-off home run in the
ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in
Game 4 of the National League baseball division
series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington.
The
Nationals won 2-1, sending the series to a
deciding
fifth game. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Chris Lee)
Washington Nationals cheer teammate Jayson Werth (28), after Werth hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)
Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth points after
hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning
against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 4 of
the National League baseball division series,
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. The
Nationals won 2-1, sending the series to a
deciding
fifth game. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
Chris Lee)
Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann
throws to the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh
inning of Game 4 of the National League division
baseball series on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in
Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard
reacts after striking out St. Louis Cardinals'
Yadier Molina to the end top of the eighth inning
of Game 4 of the National League division baseball
series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday,
Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex
Brandon)
St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma, left, keeps a
hand safely on third base as he advances on an
error by Washington shortstop Ian Desmond during
the third inning of Game 4 of the National League
baseball division series, as Nationals third
baseman Ryan Zimmerman looks to make the tag
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. The
Nationals won 2-1, sending the series to a
deciding fifth game. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-
Dispatch, Chris Lee)
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina tracks
the ball after Washington Nationals pinch-hitter
Chad Tracy struck out swinging to end the eighth
inning of Game 4 of the National League baseball
division series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in
Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, sending the
series to a deciding fifth game. (AP Photo/St.
Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler delivers to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, left, rounds the bases past St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, right, is greeted by teammate Michael Morse after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche hits a solo home run in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson walks out of the clubhouse to the dugout before Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler throws to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches his players take batting practice before Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, warms up before Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper stretches before Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, members of the Washington Nationals warm up before Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
A sea of red as Nats fans stream into Nats Park
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 before Game 4 of the
National League division. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth leaps into the wall unable to catch a double by St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper wears colored contacts as he looks on before an at-bat in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson looks on from the dugout in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth, right, is unable to catch a double hit by St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese as center fielder Bryce Harper, left, looks on in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. ((AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg looks on from the dugout in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal, right, beats Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper to first base for an out in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal throws to the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Nationals fans make an early exit from Game 3 at Nationals Park as the Cardinals lead the Nats 8-0 in the bottom of the 8th inning. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
The game on Wednesday, Oct. 10 was the Nationals' first ever playoff game at home. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
Fans lined up hours before the Wednesday, Oct. 10 game to get standing room tickets. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
George gets fresh with the Nats drumline. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
Fans file in through the Nationals Park front gate. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler, left, starts to run with assistant strength and conditioning coach Matt Eiden under the left-field foul pole during a baseball workd for the National League division series at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. Left field at the ballpark has an odd ground rule: If a ball lands in fair territory and bounces between the two lines, it results in a ground-rule double. But if a ball lands in fair territory and bounces on or to the left of the extra line that sits in foul territory, that ball is in play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, talks with manager Davey Johnson during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League baseball division series Wednesday. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler, rear, runs with assistant strength and conditioning coach Matt Eiden during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League baseball division series Wednesday. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals left fielder Roger Bernadina pauses in the dugout during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals 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)
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter steps out of the dugout for batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. Carpenter is scheduled to start Game 3 of the National League division series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals pitchers Gio Gonzalez, left, and Edwin Jackson walk during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League baseball division series Wednesday. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche stretches 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)
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)
Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper checks his bat during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League baseball division series Wednesday. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper collides with Drake LaRoche, 10, son of first baseman Adam LaRoche, in the outfield while shagging balls during a workout before Game 3 of the National League division baseball series agains the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)
Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, left, talks with Bryce Harper 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)
St. Louis Cardinals lefthanded pitcher Jaime Garcia, right, throws righthanded while shagging balls in the outfield during a workout before Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. Garcia was removed from the postseason roster after pitching two innings in Game 2 of the NLDS. In background is pitcher Lance Lynn. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper takes 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)
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson pauses during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League baseball division series Wednesday. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals players take 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)
Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth pauses 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)
Washington Nationals batting practice pitcher Jose Martinez reacts 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)
Washington Nationals pitcher Edwin Jackson walks across the infield during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. Jackson is scheduled to start Game 3 of the National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
St. Louis Cardinals assistant hitting coach John Mabry loads up the ball cart during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Cardinals are scheduled to play the Washington Nationals 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)
CORRECTS IDENTITY TO JAIME GARCIA, NOT CHRISTIAN GARCIA-St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia, right, throws to Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
CORRECTS IDENTITY TO JAIME GARCIA, NOT CHRISTIAN GARCIA- St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
CORRECTS IDENTITY TO JAIME GARCIA, NOT CHRISTIAN GARCIA- St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia, right, throws to Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
In this multiple exposure photo, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese dives after a single by Washington Nationals' Michael Morse during the third inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, right, adjusts his cap after allowing a single to St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond scores behind St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina on a single by Jordan Zimmermann during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
Washington Nationals left fielder Michael Morse tries to catch a double hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, left, makes a pitching change during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay, left, slides into third for an RBI triple as Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman looks for the throw during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. Pete Kozma scored on the hit. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Burnett walks off the mound after being pulled during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals left fielder Michael Morse cannot catch a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma for a double during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper pauses after being tagged out at third during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, right, is tagged out at third by St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez yells after giving up a solo home run to St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa throws to first for the double play hit into by St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso after forcing David Freese (23) out at second during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez watches as a solo home run hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran leaves the park during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, is congratulated by Adam LaRoche after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
A fan cheers during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, top, slides home past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, bottom right, to score on a single by Jordan Zimmermann during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig, left, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann during the third inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth chases after an RBI double hit by St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. Allen Craig scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond slides home pas St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina to score on a single by Jordan Zimmermann during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, left, talks with catcher Kurt Suzuki as they walk off the field at the end of the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann stands on the mound after giving up a double to St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, right, scores on a single by Jordan Zimmermann as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, looks for the throw during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper bats during the first inning in Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann warms up before Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore (57) drives in two runs with a single against the St. Louis Cardinals in eighth-inning action during Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, looks on. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki (24) drives in a run with a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during second-inning action in Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, looks on. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki (24) drives in a run with a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during second-inning action in Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, looks on. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
St. Lois Cardinals' Matt Holliday, right, reacts after striking out to end Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuli, left, reacts. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay, left, reaches base safely as Washington Nationals pitcher Craig Stammen (35) is unable to catch an errant throw from first baseman Adam LaRoche in seventh-inning action during Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Marc Rzepczynski, foreground, reacts after giving up a two-run double to Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore in eighth-inning action during Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Nationals' Ian Desmond, background, rounds third on his way to scoring. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, left, throws against a Washington Nationals batter during Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrate their 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the National League division baseball series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen, right, and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrate theirs 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Washington Nationals' Michael Morse motions from the dugout to Tyler Moore after Moore hit a single that scored Morse during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-RBI single during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Michael Morse (38) celebrates after scoring on a two-RBI single by Tyler Moore during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond celebrates with Jayson Werth (28) and Michael Morse (38) after Morse and Desmond scored on a two-RBI single by Tyler Moore during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, left, and Michael Morse celebrate after scoring on a two-RBI single by Tyler Moore during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth tosses his bat after striking out to end the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore watches his two-RBI single during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig (21) is out at second as Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa turns the double play to end the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. Yadier Molina was out at first. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday grimaces after being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond heads to the batter's box during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, bottom, throws the ball back as Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, top, walks back to the dugout after striking out during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, right, stands on the mound with catcher Kurt Suzuki after walking St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright walks back to the mound after striking out Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Daniel Descalso (33) throws to first but cannot complete the double play after forcing Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond out at second during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, right, is out at second as St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Daniel Descalso fails to turn the double play during the fourth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. The Nationals' Kurt Suzuki was safe at first. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina, center is congratulated by Adam Wainwright after scoring on a wild pitch by Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, top right, during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso, right, scores on a sacrifice fly by Jon Jay as Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, left, stands by during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez gets a pat on the head by catcher Kurt Suzuki after walking a batter during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, right, runs past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina as he scores on a single by Kurt Suzuki during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez blows on his hand during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth reacts after striking out during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the first inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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