
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper waits for a pitch from Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sam LeCure during the ninth inning Friday, May 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Nationals won 7-3. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper waits for a pitch from Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sam LeCure during the ninth inning Friday, May 11, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Nationals won 7-3. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) pitches against the Houston Astros during a spring training game at Space Coast Stadium, Viera, Fla., Sunday, March 4, 2012. The Nationals lost to the Asros 10-2. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park in Washington on Saturday, April 21, 2012. The Nationals won 3-2 in 10th innings. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg throws a pitch in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park in Washington on Saturday, April 21, 2012. The Nationals won 3-2 in 10th innings. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Washington Nationals Ryan Zimmerman congratulates teammate Rick Ankiel who scored a run during the eighth inning of against the Miami Marlins on Friday, April 20, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals defeated the Marlins 2-0. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Nationals Ryan Zimmerman congratulates teammate Rick Ankiel who scored a run during the eighth inning of against the Miami Marlins on Friday, April 20, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals defeated the Marlins 2-0. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Ross Detwiler delivers during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins on Friday, April 20, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals defeated the Marlins 2-0. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Nationals third base coach Bo Porter congratulates Xavier Nady after he hit a home run during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, April 13, 2012, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1 in 13 innings. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)