Atlanta Braves' Nate McLouth (13) runs to second as he advances on a throwing error by Nationals pitcher Joe Beimel (not shown) on a pickoff-attempt as shortstop Cristian Guzman, right, waits for the ball during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington. The Braves won 9-8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Atlanta Braves' Nate McLouth (13) runs to second as he advances on a throwing error by Nationals pitcher Joe Beimel (not shown) on a pickoff-attempt as shortstop Cristian Guzman, right, waits for the ball during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Friday, July 3, 2009, in Washington. The Braves won 9-8.

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  2. Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, is congratulated by teammate Adam Dunn, right, after driving-in Cristian Guzman, center, with a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York, Friday, Sept. 18, 2009.
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  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. DENVER - OCTOBER 01: Pitchers Jason Hammel (L) and Joe Beimel (R) of the Colorado Rockies celebrate in the clubhouse after they defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 and clinched a National League playoff berth at Coors Field on October 1, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.
  14. DENVER - OCTOBER 01: Joe Beimel (R) is sprayed with champagne by Jason Hammel of the Colorado Rockies as they celebrate in the clubhouse after they defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 9-2 and clinched a National League playoff berth at Coors Field on October 1, 2009 in Denver, Colorado.

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