
ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHS Nationals outfielder Jonny Gomes heads to first after being hit by a pitch to force in the winning run in the 10th inning. Washington took two of three from Philadelphia in the weekend series.

Washington Nationals left fielder Jonny Gomes is applauded by fans after making a running catch on a flyball by Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto to end the fifth inning on Thursday. Gomes also had a two-run single in the Nationals' 3-1 win. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross makes an appeal to home base umpire Paul Schrieber after Washington Nationals left fielder Jonny Gomes was called safe during the fourth inning Tuesday. The Nationals won 9-3. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

The Washington Nationals acquired outfielder Jonny Gomes from the Cincinnati Reds for two minor leaguers. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Washington Nationals outfielder Laynce Nix was reunited with his platoon partner from last season with the Cincinnati Reds when the Nats acquired Jonny Gomes on Tuesday. (Associated Press)

The Washington Nationals acquired outfielder Jonny Gomes from the Cincinnati Reds for two minor leaguers. (Associated Press)