The Washington Nationals scoreboard welcomes diplomats during an event at Nationals baseball Park in Washington, Wednesday, May 20, 2009, aimed at building support for returning baseball to the Olympics for the 2016 games. The International Olympic Committee voted four years ago to drop baseball and softball from the games starting in 2012. Baseball is among seven sports competing for two opening at the 2016 games. The committee will decide in October. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

The Washington Nationals scoreboard welcomes diplomats during an event at Nationals baseball Park in Washington, Wednesday, May 20, 2009, aimed at building support for returning baseball to the Olympics for the 2016 games. The International Olympic Committee voted four years ago to drop baseball and softball from the games starting in 2012. Baseball is among seven sports competing for two opening at the 2016 games. The committee will decide in October.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Washington Nationals' Elijah Dukes takes his base with a smile after being walked by Atlanta Braves' Boone Logan during the 15th inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Dukes later scored on a hit by Alberto Gonzalez to win 2-1.
  6. Washington Nationals' Alberto Gonzalez enters the dugout after scoring on an RBI by Adam Dunn during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves in their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 2-1 in the 15th inning with a RBI by Gonzalez.
  7. Washington Nationals' Adam Dunn singles to right field to drive in Alberto Gonzalez against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta.
  8. Washington Nationals third baseman Pete Orr shows his glove after tagging out Atlanta Braves Martin Prado trying to advance to third during the sixth inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta.
  9. 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.
  10. Washington Nationals' J.D. Martin pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta.
  11. Atlanta Braves' Tim Hudson pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of their baseball game Sunday Oct. 4, 2009, in Atlanta.
  12. Washington Nationals' Justin Maxwell is congratulated in the dugout after his winning two run homer against the Atlanta Braves during the eleventh inning of their baseball game Saturday Oct. 3, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 6-4.
  13. Washington Nationals right fielder Eiljah Dukes (34) collides with second baseman Pete Orr while catching a fly ball off the bat of Atlanta Braves Martin Prado during the tenth inning of their baseball game Saturday Oct. 3, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 6-4.
  14. Washington Nationals Cristian Guzman connects for a two run double against the Atlanta Braves during the 10th inning of their baseball game Saturday Oct. 3, 2009, in Atlanta.
  15. Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond turns a double play as Atlanta Braves' Garret Anderson slides to second and Omar Infante is out at first during the ninth inning of their baseball game Saturday Oct. 3, 2009, in Atlanta. Washington won 6-4.
  16. Washington Nationals first baseman Adam Dunn, right, tags out Atlanta Braves Yunel Escobar on his way to first on a sacrifice bunt during the ninth inning of their baseball game Saturday Oct. 3, 2009, in Atlanta.

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