The NL Division Series began Friday night in D.C. with the Chicago Cubs beating the Washington Nationals 3-0 in Game 1. See how the Nats fare in their postseason run.
WASHINGTON — The Nats couldn’t get out of the first round of the playoffs yet again, losing a heartbreaking Game 5 at home for the second year in a row.
Check out the photos of the highlights, and some low lights, of the Nats postseason run in the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs.
Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper (34) walks to the dugout after making the last out as Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras celebrates after Game 5 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Cubs won 9-8 and advance.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant, left, is doused by Henry Blanco as they celebrate after the Cubs defeated the Washington Nationals 9-8 in Game 5, to win baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Members of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after Game 5 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals, at Nationals Park, early Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Cubs won 9-8.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) picks off Washington Nationals’ Jose Lobaton on a throw from catcher Willson Contreras during the eighth inning in Game 5 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, early Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. The Cubs challenged the call on the field and it was overturned on review.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Washington Nationals fans watch the action during Game 5 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 in Washington. The Cubs won 9-8 and won the series.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Washington Nationals’ Michael A. Taylor (3) bats during Game 5 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington..
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) tags out Washington Nationals Trea Turner (7) at home on a infield grounder by Bryce Harper during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. Behind the plate is umpire Jerry Lane. The Cubs won 9-8.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Racing President George Washington during Game 5 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Wade Davis reacts as Washington Nationals’ Michael Taylor rounds third base with a grand slam during Game 4 of a baseball National League Division Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017.
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John Starks/Daily Herald via AP
Washington Nationals’ Michael Taylor hits a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning of Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Washington Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman hits as Trea Turner scores a run on a fielding error by Chicago Cubs’ Addison Russell Chicago during the third inning of Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters talks to starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Fans leave Wrigley Field after Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals was postponed until Wednesday due to rain, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Fans sit on the bleachers during the weather delay before Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Chicago. The game was postponed until Wednesday due to rain.
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast
Ground crew cover the infield before Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Ground crew cover the infield before Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast
before Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper takes batting practice before Game 4 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Chicago Cubs’ Jon Jay is congratulated by Jason Heyward after making a running catch on a ball hit by Washington Nationals’ Matt Wieters during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/David Banks)
AP Photo/David Banks
Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) greets House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., after he threw out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) throws out Chicago Cubs’ Willson Contreras (40) during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. The Cubs won 3-0.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Victor Robles (14) in the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman spreads his arms after hitting a three-run home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Mike Montgomery (38) during the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper runs the bases for his two-run home run in the eighth inning in Game 2 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals outfielders Trea Turner (7), Michael Taylor (3) and Jayson Werth (28) can’t catch a bloop single by Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago. The Cubs won 2-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
(AP Photo/David Banks)
AP Photo/David Banks
Chicago Cubs’ Albert Almora Jr. hits an RBI single off Washington Nationals’ Sammy Solis during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/David Banks)
AP Photo/David Banks
Fans celebrate after Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game against the Washington Nationals Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago. The Cubs won 2-1 to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo hits an RBI single during the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game against the Washington Nationals Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/David Banks)
AP Photo/David Banks
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the first inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker smiles from the dugout before Game 3 of the National League Division Series baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Chicago.
(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (7) throws out Chicago Cubs’ Willson Contreras (40) during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. The Cubs won 3-0.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals Byrce Harper strikes out in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) argues a call of an out on Ryan Zimmerman with home plate umpire Cory Blaser, left, during Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. The Cubs won 3-0.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Chicago Cubs’ Jon Jay (30) celebrates scoring on a double by Anthony Rizzo during the eighth inning Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters,l left, and pitching coach Mike Maddux, center, talk with Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg on the mound during Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws against the Chicago Cubs in the seventh inning of Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper wears cleats that say “Pray for Las Vegas,” before batting in Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals’ Anthony Rendon argues with home plate umpire Cory Blaser after a called third strike during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo hits a single off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg to score teammate Kris Bryant in the sixth inning in Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) reacts with home plate umpire Cory Blaser, after a close play by Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy to get the out on Chicago Cubs’ Willson Contreras during the fourth inning Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals’ Anthony Rendon tosses his bat after a called third strike during the eighth inning in Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks sits in the dugout between innings in Game 1 of a baseball National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks, left, is greeted by teammates in the dugout at the end of the seventh inning in Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon watches from the dugout the final out of the fifth inning during in Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, left, R-La., talks with Capitol Hill Police Officer David Bailey, before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. Bailey was wounded along with Scalise three months ago at a baseball practice shooting.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., reacts after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., throws out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise pumps his fist after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. Scalise recently returned to work at the Capitol, more than three months after a baseball practice shooting left him fighting for his life.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais
Washington Nationals manager Dusty Baker (12) greets House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., after he threw out a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals player equipment sits in the dugout under an NLDS logo during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Washington. The Nationals host the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday.
(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
AP Photo/Mark Tenally
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, right, tosses a ball as he stands in right field with others during batting practice before Game 1 of baseball’s National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Washington Nationals’ pitcher Max Scherzer walks to the dugout during a baseball workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Washington. The Nationals host the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday.
(AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
AP Photo/Mark Tenally
Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper, left, laughs with Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant, right, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series is on Friday.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
AP Photo/Nick Wass
Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper, left, laughs with Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant, right, at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series is on Friday.
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)