Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann, left, and pitcher Rafael Soriano, right, congratulate each other after the Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 11-5 during a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Washington. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann, left, and pitcher Rafael Soriano, right, congratulate each other after the Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 11-5 during a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Washington.

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  1. Philadelphia Phillies batter Ryan Howard (R) celebrates a two-run home run off Atlanta Braves pitcher Rafael Soriano with teammate Chase Utley in the ninth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, September 19, 2009.

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  1. Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, left, celebrates with Atlanta Braves closer Rafael Soriano, right, after their 4-0 win against the Florida Marlins at a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta.
  2. Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann, left, and pitcher Rafael Soriano, right, congratulate each other after the Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 11-5 during a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Washington.
  3. Atlanta Braves second baseman Martin Prado, front left, leaves the field as reliever Rafael Soriano, left rear, and backup catcher David Ross congratulate Yunel Escobar after the Braves' 3-1 victory over the New York Mets in a baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009. Ross replaced Brian McCann who left the game after he was hit in the left wrist by a foul ball.
  4. Atlanta Braves' Rafael Soriano, right, celebrates with teammates after their 6-4 win against the Philadelphia Phillies at a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta.
  5. Philadelphia Phillies Ryan Howard, right, rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Atlanta Braves' Rafael Soriano, left, during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at Turner Field in Atlanta. The Braves won 6-4.
  6. Philadelphia Phillies batter Ryan Howard (R) celebrates a two-run home run off Atlanta Braves pitcher Rafael Soriano with teammate Chase Utley in the ninth inning of their MLB National League baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia, September 19, 2009.
  7. Atlanta Braves' Brooks Conrad tries to stop his swing as he strikes out to end their baseball game against the Washington Nationals during the 15th inning, Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  8. Atlanta Braves Yunel Escobar, right, sits in the dugout with teammates as they fall behind to the Washington Nationals during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  9. Atlanta Braves catcher Clint Sammons sists in the dugout as their baseball game against the Washington Nationals drags on through extra innings, Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  10. Washington Nationals' Elijah Dukes, left, scores as he passes Atlanta Braves catcher Clint Sammons during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  11. Washington Nationals' Justin Maxwell is caught stealing second by Atlanta Braves second baseman Kelly Johnson during the fifth inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta.
  12. Washington Nationals' J.D. Martin pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta.
  13. Washington Nationals' Mike Morse and Pete Orr celebrate their win over the Atlanta Braves during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  14. Washington Nationals' Alberto Gonzalez is congratulated at first base by coach Marquis Grissom (9) after hitting in Elijah Dukes for the winning run against the Atlanta Braves during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  15. Washington Nationals' Elijah Dukes, left, scores as he passes Atlanta Braves catcher Clint Sammons during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.
  16. Washington Nationals' Alberto Gonzalez hits the game-winning RBI during the 15th inning of their baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1.

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