Nats come back to win in 11th, 6-2

Ian Desmond's blast salvages a series-closing victory in Philadelphia. (AP)

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...I never cried as a baby, but made up for it during Little League. I cried after strikeouts, after errors, after losses... It felt reflexive. Swing, miss and cry...
—Prewitt

Taking my 6 month old son to Opening Day at Nationals Park. I never did it with my Dad, feels good to start a tradition. Can't wait til next week.
—dasilva_ryan

...Being able to take my Dad back to Fenway, to hear his stories one more time... I hold that trip close to my heart, even though the damn Yankees won...
—Revdrbuck

The next pitch--the first my daughter ever saw in her life--disappeared into the haze for a 2-run HR.
—Justin Perras, Brooklyn, NY via Vienna, VA

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Nats come back to win in 11th, 6-2

Nats come back to win in 11th, 6-2

Jayson Werth hits a game-tying single in the ninth, then Ian Desmond wins it with a grand slam in 11th.

Rizzo, Johnson support Eckstein

Rizzo, Johnson support Eckstein

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Harper to resume baseball activities.

Harper to resume baseball activities.

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Discuss: Nats-Phillies

Gio Gonzalez vs. Kyle Kendrick

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Davey: Nats better than Phillies

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Krol's Justin Bieber backpack

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Discuss: Nats-Phillies

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Denard Span returns to lineup

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Storen's shrinking role

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Denard Span returns to lineup

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Phillies fans boo Jayson Werth

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Werth blamed for Phanatic's troubles

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St. Louis baseball writer makes hilarious jokes about the Nats

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Nationals rally, but Phillies answer

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Span's swing problems

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Harper cleared to walk

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