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Washington Nationals pitcher Julian Tavarez, left, embraces teammate Willie Harris after he hit the game-winning home run in the 12th inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Washington, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Nationals won 5-3.

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Washington Nationals pitcher Julian Tavarez, top, embraces teammate Willie Harris after he hit the game-winning home run in the 12th inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Washington, Saturday, June 20, 2009. The Nationals won 5-3.

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PHOENIX - MAY 10: Relief pitcher Julian Tavarez #50 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the major league baseball game at Chase Field on May 10, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Nationals 10-8.

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PHOENIX - MAY 10: Relief pitcher Julian Tavarez #50 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the major league baseball game at Chase Field on May 10, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Nationals 10-8.

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Dominican Republic's pitcher Julian Tavarez, right, signs autographs during a training session a day before the start of Pool D of the World Baseball Classic in San Juan, Friday, March 6, 2009.

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Julian Tavarez fields a ball hit by Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez for a single in the eighth inning during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami, Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The Marlins won 5-3.

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Washington Nationals' Julian Tavarez reacts after the Florida Marlins' Cody Ross walked with the bases loaded to score Hanley Ramirez in the eighth inning during a baseball game at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Monday, June 29, 2009. The Marlins won 4-2.

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Washington Nationals pitcher Julian Tavarez delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the eight inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 13, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Washington Nationals pitcher Julian Tavarez delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the eight inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 13, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Washington Nationals pitcher Julian Tavarez delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the eight inning of a baseball game Saturday June 13, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Washington Nationals pitcher Julian Tavarez delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the eight inning of a baseball game Saturday June 13, 2009, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Washington Nationals pitcher Julian Tavarez celebrates after striking out Philadelphia Phillies' Shane Victorino in the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Nationals won 4-1.

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Dominican Republic's Julian Tavarez pitches during a World Baseball Classic game with Panama in San Juan, Sunday, March 8, 2009. The Dominican Republic won 9-0.

Washington Nationals' Willie Harris (R) is congratulated by winning pitcher Julian Tavarez after hitting a game-winning two-run home run in the 12th inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during their MLB interleague baseball game in Washington June 20, 2009.

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St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Rick Ankiel, right, hits an RBI double off Washington Nationals relief pitcher Julian Tavarez during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 30, 2009 in Washington. Cardinals' Chris Duncan scored on the hit as St. Louis won 9-4.