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Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez kisses the NLCS trophy after Game 4 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 7-4 to win the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Dave Martinez’s message, style have not changed since day he took Nationals manager job

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals, Juan Soto, front right, celebrates with teammate Gerardo Parra after scoring during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Baby sharks, conga lines had role in saving Nationals’ season

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner makes a throw during the third inning of Game 2 of the baseball National League Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Dave Martinez and the win-from-behind edge

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (44) and catcher Kurt Suzuki (28) celebrate the final of Game 4 of a baseball National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

NLCS rosters: Nationals reliever Hudson on paternity list

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin covers his face after allowing a two-run double to Los Angeles Dodgers Russell Martin during the sixth inning in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. The Dodgers won 10-4. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

No relief: Corbin goes from starting to ‘pen and Nats lose

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez throws to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Sánchez, not Scherzer, starts for Nats vs. Dodgers in Game 3

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez speaks at a baseball news conference, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the Milwaukee Brewers in a National League wild card game Tuesday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Nationals’ wild card game a hindrance before the hump

By Deron Snyder

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner walks on the field during a baseball workout session, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to face the Milwaukee Brewers in a National League wild card game Tuesday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nationals’ postseason hopes hang on single-game showdown

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez speaks at a baseball news conference, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals are scheduled to host the Milwaukee Brewers in a National League wild card game Tuesday, Oct. 1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Dave Martinez and the power of 1-0

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (28) takes the field before a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Kurt Suzuki homer, health good signs

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 10-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dave Martinez confident in Scherzer in wild card game

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Victor Robles, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring on a single into shallow right field in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Nationals Park, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

LOVERRO: Wild card mindset saved Nationals’ season

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals' Gerardo Parra (88) celebrates his grand slam with Asdrubal Cabrera, right, during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

‘Baby Shark’ slam helps Nats clinch hosting wild-card game

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Gerardo Parra, third from left, and others celebrate after a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nationals beat Indians 10-7, will host NL wild-card game

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez walks in the dugout in the sixth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Dave Martinez at heart of Nationals turnaround

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws to the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Strasburg, Nats sweep Phils in 5-game series, hold WC lead

By Bobby Bancroft - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez throws to a Philadelphia Phillies batter during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Difo hits tie-breaking RBI single, Nats beat Phillies 5-2

By HARVEY VALENTINE - Associated Press

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki extends a gesture to Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, a former National, after tagging him out during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Washington, Thursday, June 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) ** FILE **

Nationals being careful with Kurt Suzuki ahead of playoffs

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam Eaton, left, congratulates Trea Turner after Turner hit a home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ** FILE **

Trea Turner homers twice to lead Nationals over Marlins

Associated Press

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ** FILE **

Dave Martinez returns to Nationals dugout Friday

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times