Nat’s Magic Number: 0

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Last night, our Washington Nationals (formerly your Montreal Expos) (96-64) lost to the Philadelphia Phillies (81-79) 2-0 but still clinched the National League East title when the Atlanta Braves lost 2-1 to Pittsburgh.

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Here, General manager Mike Rizzo is doused with champagne as the Washington Nationals celebrate at Nationals Park on October 1, 2012 in Washington, DC. 

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