Nationals Postseason 2012

Michael Morse Washington Nationals' Michael Morse gestures as he rounds first base after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Bryce Harper, Yadier Molina Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper heads for the dugout after scoring on a home run by Ryan Zimmerman in the first inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington. At left is Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Adam LaRoche, Chad Tracy Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, right, high-fives teammate Chad Tracy after scoring a run on a single by Kurt Suzuki in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Drew Storen Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen walks off the field after the end of the top of the ninth inning of Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Drew Storen Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen, left, looks on from the dugout after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Drew Storen Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen sits by his locker after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

Jayson Werth Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth looks on after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis won 9-7. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Cardinals v Nationals NLDS Game 5 Cardinals closer Jason Motte (right) embraces catcher Tony Cruz as their teammates rush the field after Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Chris Lee, Post Dispatch)

AP Photo/Chris Lee, Post Dispatch

Davey Johnson Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson speaks at a news conference after Game 5 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct 13, 2012, in Washington. St. Louis 9-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AP Photo/Nick Wass

Lucky fans managed to get standing-room-only tickets to Friday night's Nationals-Cardinals game. (WTOP/Kristi King)

WTOP/Kristi King

People wait in line to get standing-room only tickets to Game 5 of the postseason series between the Nationals and Cardinals. (WTOP/Kristi King)

WTOP/Kristi King

Game 4 is one kids of all ages will remember. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)

WTOP/Colleen Kelleher

Fans at Nationals Park go nuts after Jayson Werth's bottom-of-the-ninth homer. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)

WTOP/Colleen Kelleher

Nats fans in Section 131 were on their feet constantly during the game. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)

WTOP/Colleen Kelleher

More than 44,000 people turned out for Game 4 at Nationals Park Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)

WTOP/Colleen Kelleher

Danny Espinosa, Allen Craig Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa, top, leaps over St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig as he throws out Cardinals batter Yadier Molina at first base in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Craig was safe at second base. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AP Photo/Nick Wass

Jayson Werth Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, top left, leaps toward home plate to be greeted by teammates after hitting the game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Jayson Werth, Danny Espinosa Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth, center, hugs teammate Danny Espinosa (8) after hitting the game- winning solo home run in their 2-1 win in Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

NLDS Cardinals Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals fans react after the National's Jayson Werth hit the game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. Washington won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

APTOPIX NLDS Cardinals Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth leaps onto home plate after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of the National League baseball division series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, sending the series to a deciding fifth game. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

Cardinals v Nationals NLDS Game 4 Washington Nationals cheer teammate Jayson Werth (28), after Werth hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

AP Photo/Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee

NLDS Cardinals Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth points after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game 4 of the National League baseball division series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, sending the series to a deciding fifth game. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

Jordan Zimmermann Washington Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws to the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AP Photo/Nick Wass

Tyler Clippard Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard reacts after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina to the end top of the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

NLDS Cardinals Nationals Baseball St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma, left, keeps a hand safely on third base as he advances on an error by Washington shortstop Ian Desmond during the third inning of Game 4 of the National League baseball division series, as Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman looks to make the tag Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, sending the series to a deciding fifth game. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post- Dispatch, Chris Lee)

NLDS Cardinals Nationals Baseball St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina tracks the ball after Washington Nationals pinch-hitter Chad Tracy struck out swinging to end the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League baseball division series, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, sending the series to a deciding fifth game. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

Ross Detwiler Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler delivers to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AP Photo/Nick Wass

Adam LaRoche, David Freese Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, left, rounds the bases past St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Adam LaRoche, Michael Morse Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, right, is greeted by teammate Michael Morse after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Adam LaRoche Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche hits a solo home run in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

AP Photo/Mark Tenally

Davey Johnson Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson walks out of the clubhouse to the dugout before Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Ross Detwiler Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler throws to the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of Game 4 of the National League division baseball series on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Davey Johnson Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson watches his players take batting practice before Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AP Photo/Nick Wass

Ryan Zimmerman Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, warms up before Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AP Photo/Nick Wass

Bryce Harper Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper stretches before Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AP Photo/Nick Wass

NLDS Cardinals Nationals Baseball In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, members of the Washington Nationals warm up before Game 4 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

AP Photo/Patrick Semansky

A sea of red as Nats fans stream into Nats Park Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 before Game 4 of the National League division. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)

WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck

Jayson Werth Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth leaps into the wall unable to catch a double by St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Bryce Harper Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper wears colored contacts as he looks on before an at-bat in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Edwin Jackson Washington Nationals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson looks on from the dugout in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Jayson Werth, Bryce Harper Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth, right, is unable to catch a double hit by St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese as center fielder Bryce Harper, left, looks on in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. ((AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

NLDS Cardinals Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg looks on from the dugout in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Trevor Rosenthal, Bryce Harper St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal, right, beats Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper to first base for an out in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

AP Photo/Nick Wass

Trevor Rosenthal St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal throws to the Washington Nationals in the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

Nationals fans make an early exit from Game 3 at Nationals Park as the Cardinals lead the Nats 8-0 in the bottom of the 8th inning. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)

WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck

The game on Wednesday, Oct. 10 was the Nationals' first ever playoff game at home. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)

WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck

Fans lined up hours before the Wednesday, Oct. 10 game to get standing room tickets. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)

WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck

George gets fresh with the Nats drumline. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)

WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck

Fans file in through the Nationals Park front gate. (WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck)

WTOP/Andrew Mollenbeck

Ross Detwiler, Matt Eiden Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler, left, starts to run with assistant strength and conditioning coach Matt Eiden under the left-field foul pole during a baseball workd for the National League division series at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. Left field at the ballpark has an odd ground rule: If a ball lands in fair territory and bounces between the two lines, it results in a ground-rule double. But if a ball lands in fair territory and bounces on or to the left of the extra line that sits in foul territory, that ball is in play. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Mike Rizzo, Davey Johnson Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo, left, talks with manager Davey Johnson during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League baseball division series Wednesday. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Ross Detwiler, Matt Eiden Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler, rear, runs with assistant strength and conditioning coach Matt Eiden during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League baseball division series Wednesday. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Roger Bernadina Washington Nationals left fielder Roger Bernadina pauses in the dugout during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League division series on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Chris Carpente St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter steps out of the dugout for batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. Carpenter is scheduled to start Game 3 of the National League division series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Gio Gonzalez, Edwin Jackson Washington Nationals pitchers Gio Gonzalez, left, and Edwin Jackson walk during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League baseball division series Wednesday. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Adam LaRoche Washington Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche stretches during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League division series on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Stephen Strasburg Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League division series on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Bryce Harper Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper checks his bat during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League baseball division series Wednesday. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Bryce Harper Washington Nationals center fielder Bryce Harper collides with Drake LaRoche, 10, son of first baseman Adam LaRoche, in the outfield while shagging balls during a workout before Game 3 of the National League division baseball series agains the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee

Bryce Harper, Adam LaRoche Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, left, talks with Bryce Harper during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League division series on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Jaime Garcia St. Louis Cardinals lefthanded pitcher Jaime Garcia, right, throws righthanded while shagging balls in the outfield during a workout before Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. Garcia was removed from the postseason roster after pitching two innings in Game 2 of the NLDS. In background is pitcher Lance Lynn. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee)

AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee

Bryce Harper Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper takes batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League division series on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Davey Johnson Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson pauses during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League baseball division series Wednesday. The best-of-five series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

NLDS Cardinals Nationals Baseball Washington Nationals players take batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League division series on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Jayson Werth Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth pauses during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League division series on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Jose Martinez Washington Nationals batting practice pitcher Jose Martinez reacts at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the National League division series on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Edwin Jackson Washington Nationals pitcher Edwin Jackson walks across the infield during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. Jackson is scheduled to start Game 3 of the National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

John Mabry St. Louis Cardinals assistant hitting coach John Mabry loads up the ball cart during batting practice at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Washington. The Cardinals are scheduled to play the Washington Nationals in Game 3 of the National League division series on Wednesday. The best-of-five games series is tied 1-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Jaime Garcia CORRECTS IDENTITY TO JAIME GARCIA, NOT CHRISTIAN GARCIA-St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia, right, throws to Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Jaime Garcia CORRECTS IDENTITY TO JAIME GARCIA, NOT CHRISTIAN GARCIA- St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Jaime Garcia CORRECTS IDENTITY TO JAIME GARCIA, NOT CHRISTIAN GARCIA- St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Jaime Garcia St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia, right, throws to Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

APTOPIX NLDS Nationals Cardinals Baseball In this multiple exposure photo, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia delivers against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

NLDS Nationals Cardinals Baseball St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese dives after a single by Washington Nationals' Michael Morse during the third inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

NLDS Nationals Cardinals Baseball Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, right, adjusts his cap after allowing a single to St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

NLDS Nationals Cardinals Baseball Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond scores behind St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina on a single by Jordan Zimmermann during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Michael Morse Washington Nationals left fielder Michael Morse tries to catch a double hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Davey Johnson Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson, left, makes a pitching change during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Jon Jay, Ryan Zimmerman St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay, left, slides into third for an RBI triple as Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman looks for the throw during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. Pete Kozma scored on the hit. The Cardinals won 12-4. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

AP Photo/Tom Gannam

Sean Burnett Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Burnett walks off the mound after being pulled during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Michael Morse Washington Nationals left fielder Michael Morse cannot catch a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma for a double during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Bryce Harper Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper pauses after being tagged out at third during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Bryce Harper, Pete Kozma Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, right, is tagged out at third by St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma during the seventh inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Mike Gonzalez Washington Nationals relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez yells after giving up a solo home run to St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Danny Espinosa Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa throws to first for the double play hit into by St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso after forcing David Freese (23) out at second during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Mike Gonzalez Washington Nationals relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez watches as a solo home run hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran leaves the park during the sixth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Ryan Zimmermanm, Adam LaRoche Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, is congratulated by Adam LaRoche after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

NLDS Nationals Cardinals Baseball A fan cheers during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Ian Desmond Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, top, slides home past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, bottom right, to score on a single by Jordan Zimmermann during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Jordan Zimmermann, Allen Craig St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig, left, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann during the third inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

NLDS Nationals Cardinals Baseball Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth chases after an RBI double hit by St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. Allen Craig scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Ian Desmond Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond slides home pas St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina to score on a single by Jordan Zimmermann during the second inning of Game 2 of the National League division baseball series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Jordan Zimmermann, Kurt Suzuki Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann, left, talks with catcher Kurt Suzuki as they walk off the field at the end of the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Jordan Zimmermann Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann stands on the mound after giving up a double to St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Jordan Zimmermann Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Yadier Molina, Ian Desmond Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, right, scores on a single by Jordan Zimmermann as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, looks for the throw during the second inning in Game 2 of baseball's National League division series, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Bryce Harper Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper bats during the first inning in Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Jordan Zimmermann Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann warms up before Game 2 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Tyler Moore Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore (57) drives in two runs with a single against the St. Louis Cardinals in eighth-inning action during Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, looks on. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Kurt Suzuki Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki (24) drives in a run with a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during second-inning action in Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, looks on. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Kurt Suzuki Washington Nationals' Kurt Suzuki (24) drives in a run with a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during second-inning action in Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, left, looks on. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Matt Holliday St. Lois Cardinals' Matt Holliday, right, reacts after striking out to end Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuli, left, reacts. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Jon Jay St. Louis Cardinals' Jon Jay, left, reaches base safely as Washington Nationals pitcher Craig Stammen (35) is unable to catch an errant throw from first baseman Adam LaRoche in seventh-inning action during Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Marc Rzepczynski St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Marc Rzepczynski, foreground, reacts after giving up a two-run double to Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore in eighth-inning action during Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Nationals' Ian Desmond, background, rounds third on his way to scoring. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Adam Wainwright St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, left, throws against a Washington Nationals batter during Game 1 of the National League division baseball series on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. (AP Photo/The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER OUT; THE ALTON TELEGRAPH OUT

Drew Storen Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen (22) and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrate their 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the National League division baseball series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Kurt Suzuki, Drew Storen Washington Nationals relief pitcher Drew Storen, right, and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrate theirs 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

AP Photo/Tom Gannam

Michael Morse Washington Nationals' Michael Morse motions from the dugout to Tyler Moore after Moore hit a single that scored Morse during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Tyler Moore Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-RBI single during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Michael Morse Washington Nationals' Michael Morse (38) celebrates after scoring on a two-RBI single by Tyler Moore during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Jayson Werth, Ian Desmond, Michael Morse Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond celebrates with Jayson Werth (28) and Michael Morse (38) after Morse and Desmond scored on a two-RBI single by Tyler Moore during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

AP Photo/Tom Gannam

Ian Desmond, Michael Morse Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, left, and Michael Morse celebrate after scoring on a two-RBI single by Tyler Moore during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Jayson Werth Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth tosses his bat after striking out to end the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Tyler Moore Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore watches his two-RBI single during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Danny Espinosa , Allen Craig St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig (21) is out at second as Washington Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa turns the double play to end the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. Yadier Molina was out at first. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Matt Holliday St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday grimaces after being hit by a pitch during the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Mike Matheny St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Ian Desmond Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond heads to the batter's box during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Ryan Zimmerman, Yadier Molina St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, bottom, throws the ball back as Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, top, walks back to the dugout after striking out during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

AP Photo/Tom Gannam

Kurt Suzuki, Gio Gonzalez Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, right, stands on the mound with catcher Kurt Suzuki after walking St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Adam Wainwright St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright walks back to the mound after striking out Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Daniel Descalso St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Daniel Descalso (33) throws to first but cannot complete the double play after forcing Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond out at second during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Ian Desmond, Daniel Descalso Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond, right, is out at second as St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Daniel Descalso fails to turn the double play during the fourth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. The Nationals' Kurt Suzuki was safe at first. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina, Gio Gonzalez St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina, center is congratulated by Adam Wainwright after scoring on a wild pitch by Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, top right, during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

AP Photo/Tom Gannam

Daniel Descalso, Kurt Suzuki St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso, right, scores on a sacrifice fly by Jon Jay as Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, left, stands by during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Gio Gonzalez Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez gets a pat on the head by catcher Kurt Suzuki after walking a batter during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Adam LaRoche Washington Nationals' Adam LaRoche, right, runs past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina as he scores on a single by Kurt Suzuki during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Gio Gonzalez Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez blows on his hand during the second inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Gio Gonzalez Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Jayson Werth Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth reacts after striking out during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League division baseball series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Gio Gonzalez Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws during the first inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson