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A recent torrid offensive stretch by the Nationals' Bryce Harper has fueled a surge by the Nationals from last place in April to atop the National League East entering Friday's game against Philadelphia. (Associated Press)

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Ryan Zimmerman celebrates after the Nationals clinched the National League East. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28), left, and Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34), right, smile as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) gets a huge cheer from the crowd as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals left fielder Mark DeRosa (7), left, and Washington Nationals left fielder Michael Morse (38), center, heads to the locker room as the the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche (25) kisses his daughter Montana as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth (28), right, throws beers on Washington Nationals fans in right field as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals left fielder Mark DeRosa (7), left, and Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper (34), center, celebrate with their teammates as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals second baseman Stephen Lombardozzi (1) gets covered in beer as he and teammates celebrate as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11), center, celebrates with his teammates as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Owner Ted Lerner sips Champaign as the Washington Nationals clinch the National League East at Nationals Park, sending them into the playoffs, Washington, D.C., Monday, October 1, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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The Washington Nationals celebrate in their locker room after clinching National League East, sending them into the playoffs at Nationals Ballpark, Washington, DC., Monday, October 1, 2012.(Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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The Washington Nationals celebrate in their locker room after clinching National League East, sending them into the playoffs at Nationals Ballpark, Washington, DC., Monday, October 1, 2012.(Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

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Fans celebrate after the Washington Nationals clinching National League East, sending them into the playoffs at Nationals Ballpark, Washington, DC., Monday, October 1, 2012.(Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)