Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting piutcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the ball against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting piutcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the ball against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann #27 of the Washington Nationals delivers the ball against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann #27 of the Washington Nationals delivers the ball against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubsmakes a diving catch against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs (R) is congratulated by teammate Marlon Byrd #24 after making a diving catch against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs tears around second base passing Danny Espinoisa #8 of the Washington Nationals on a pass ball in the 4th inning at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Bryan LaHair #6 of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the 5th inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs heads to 3rd base on a pass ball against the Washington Nationalsl in the 4th inning at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Matt Garza #22 of the Chicago Cubs smears shaving cream into the face of pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 after a win against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Carlos Marmol #49 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a save against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the 9th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Adam LaRoche #25 of the Washington Nationals runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the 9th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Danny Espinosa #8 of the Washington Nationals reacts after a called third strike against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Chad Tracy #18 of the Washington Nationals reacts after striking out to end the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Xavier Nady #21 of the Washington Nationals chases down a ball in left field against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the 8th inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs runs after hitting a single in the 6th inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3.(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs follows through after throwing a pitch in the 9th inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs throws a coat back to a fan in the left field bleachers during a game against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Matt Garza #22 of the Chicago Cubs smears shaving cream into the face of pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 after a win against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Matt Garza #22 of the Chicago Cubs smears shaving cream into the face of pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 after a win against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Matt Garza #22 of the Chicago Cubs smears shaving cream into the face of pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 after a win against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after teammate Matt Garza hits him in the face with shaving cream during a TV interview following a win over the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after teammate Matt Garza hits him in the face with shaving cream during a TV interview following a win over the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after teammate Matt Garza hits him in the face with shaving cream during a TV interview following a win over the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after teammate Matt Garza hits him in the face with shaving cream during a TV interview following a win over the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the ball against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the ball against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the ball against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the ball against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs follows through after throwing a pitch in the 9th inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs follows the flight of a hoime run ball hit by Adam LaRoche of the Washington Nationals in the 9th inning at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after Adam LaRoche of the Washington Nationals hit two-run home run in the 9th inning at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Carlos Marmol #49 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a save against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Carlos Marmol #49 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a save against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Carlos Marmol #49 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a save against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Carlos Marmol #49 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a save against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Manager Dale Sveum #33 of the Chicago Cubs congratulates pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 as he takes him out of a game against the Washington Nationals in the 9th inning at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Manager Dale Sveum #33 of the Chicago Cubs takes starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija #29 out of a game against the Washington Nationals in the 9th inning as Steve Clevenger #51 watches at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs throws a coat back to a fan in the left field bleachers during a game against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starlin Castro #13 of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the 8th inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Danny Espinosa #8 of the Washington Nationals reacts after a called third strike against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Ryan Mattheus #52 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Ryan Mattheus #52 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Ryan Mattheus #52 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Ryan Mattheus #52 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Ryan Mattheus #52 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Ryan Mattheus #52 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: David DeJesus #9 of the Chicago Cubs moves to 2nd base against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: David DeJesus #9 of the Chicago Cubs moves to 2nd base against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Fans cheer as David DeJesus #9 of the Chicago Cubs scores a run against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Chad Tracy #18 of the Washington Nationals strikes out to end the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Chad Tracy #18 of the Washington Nationals strikes out to end the 8th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs runs after hitting a single in the 6th inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Chicago Cubs runs after hitting a single in the 6th inning against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Darwin Barney #15 of the Chicago Cubs throws to 1st base against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Roger Bernadina #2 of the Washington Nationals looks up at the ball after taking a strike against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann #27 of the Washington Nationals squares to bunt against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann #27 of the Washington Nationals squares to bunt against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Marlon Byrd #24 of the Chicago Cubs takes a swing against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Marlon Byrd #24 of the Chicago Cubs takes a swing against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Marlon Byrd #24 of the Chicago Cubs takes a swing against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Davis DeJesus #9 of the Chicago Cubs takes a swing against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Steve Clevenger #51 of the Chicago Cubs takes a swing against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Marlon Byrd #24 of the Chicago Cubs Runs after hitting the ball against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals v Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 08: Wilson Ramos #3 of the Washington Nationals hits a single in the 6th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 8, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Nationals 4-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)