New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: The New York Mets warm up before taking on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Ian Desmond #6 of the Washington Nationals talks to Wounded Warriors before taking on the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey #34 of the New York Mets works the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Washington Nationals grounds crew walks by the dugouts before they play the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals smiles during a game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Starting pitcher Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals works the first inning the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Josh Satin #3 of the New York Mets makes an out at first base against Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Mike Nickeas #13 of the New York Mets celebrates with teammate Josh Satin #3 after they both score in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals smiles during a game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals

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New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Bobby Parnell #39 of the New York Mets celebrates with teammate Mike Nickeas #13 after defeating the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. The New York Mets won, 6-3. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Roger Bernadina #2 of the Washington Nationals slides into the dirt after missing a catch against the New York Mets in the seventh inning at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. The New York Mets won, 6-3. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Jayson Werth #28 of the Washington Nationals jumps against the wall after a New York Mets home run in the sixth inning at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. The New York Mets won, 6-3. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Ian Desmond #6 of the Washington Nationals hits into the dirt against the New York Mets in the third inning at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Ian Desmond #6 of the Washington Nationals runs to first against the New York Mets in the third inning at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Lucas Duda #21 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. The New York Mets won, 6-3. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Ian Desmond #6 of the Washington Nationals breaks his bat against the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Livan Hernandez #61 of the Washington Nationals walks off the field sixth inning and acknowledges the crowd against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. The New York Mets won, 6-3. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Drew Storen #22 of the Washington Nationals works the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. The New York Mets won, 6-3. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Roger Bernadina #2 of the Washington Nationals reaches for a hit against the New York Mets in the seventh inning at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. The New York Mets won, 6-3. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

New York Mets v Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 4: Ian Desmond #6 of the Washington Nationals wipes sweat from his face against the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Nationals Park on September 4, 2011 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)