Washington Nationals

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Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper walks through the dugout after his team was swept by the Atlanta Braves Wednesday night. (Associated Press photo)

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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper is hit by a pitch from Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) walks in the dugout before a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper jaws at Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran after he was hit with a pitch in the fifth inning Tuesday night. (Associated Press photo)

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Braves outfielder Justin Upton circles the bases after hitting a home run off Washington Nationals right-hander Tyler Clippard. (Associated Press photo)

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) reacts with members of the Atlanta Braves before a baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Washington Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner, left, departs after talking with starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) before a baseball against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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FILE -- New York Mets' Jordany Valdespin during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Saturday, June 29, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)