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Photos: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs in NLDS

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)
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)
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)

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