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Washington Nationals second baseman Anthony Rendon jumps to avoid a Pittsburgh Pirates baserunner. (Associated Press photo)

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The Washington Nationals' new hitting coach, Rick Schu, left, gestures during batting practice before the Nationals' baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Nationals new hitting coach Rick Schu talks with media members before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Nationals new hitting coach Rick Schu, right, watches batting practice next to Davey Johnson, left, before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Washington Nationals new hitting coach Rick Schu talks with media members before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, right, talks with general manager Mike Rizzo, left, prior to a Nationals baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Washington, Friday, July 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)

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National League’s Andrew McCutchen, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, safely steals second under the tag of American League’s J.J. Hardy, of the Baltimore Orioles, during the MLB All-Star baseball game, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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American League’s Prince Fielder, of the Detroit Tigers, is safe at third as National League’s Pedro Alvarez, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, attempts to make the tag on a triple by Fielder during the ninth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

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American League’s Prince Fielder, of the Detroit Tigers, dives into third base for a triple ahead of the throw to National League’s Pedro Alvarez, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, in the ninth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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Scott Hairston hits a home run on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Associated Press photo)

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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**FILE** Washington Nationals' Danny Espinosa, right, looks back at home plate umpire James Hoye after being called out on strikes to end the top of the seventh inning of the baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, May 3, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler, right, waits for a new ball as Pittsburgh Pirates' Jody Mercer, rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 3, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)