Washington Nationals Austin Kearns walks of the field after striking out in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday July 4 2008, in Cincinnati.

Washington Nationals shortstop Christian Guzman, left, tags out Cincinnati Reds Joey Votto trying to steal second base during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday July 4 2008, in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds Ken Griffey Jr, left, gets congratulated by Adam Dunn after Griffey hit a two-run home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Jason Bergmann in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday July 4 2008, in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds' Ken Griffey Jr hits a two-run home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Jason Bergmann in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday July 4 2008, in Cincinnati.

Washington Nationals starter Jason Bergman pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday July 4 , 2008, in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds starter Bronson Arroyo pitches against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday July 4 , 2008, in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds closer Francisco Cordero pitches against the Washington Nationals in a light rain in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 5-3.

Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips (4) high-fives shortstop Jeff Keppinger (27) after they defeated the Washington Nationals 5-3 in a baseball game, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati. Phillips had three hits and three RBIs in the game.

Washington Nationals starter John Lannan (31) talks with catcher Jesus Flores in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 5-3.

Cincinnati Reds closer Francisco Cordero pitches against the Washington Nationals in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 5-3.

Washington Nationals' Austin Kearns (25) hits a single to drive in a run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati. Kearns was playing in his first game since going on the disabled list May 22. Cincinnati won the game 5-3.

Washington Nationals' Elijah Dukes (34) is congratulated by teammate Austin Kearns (25) after Dukes hit a solo home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips (4) gestures toward the Reds dugout as he stands on second base next to Washington Nationals shortstop Cristian Guzman (15) in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati. Phillips had hit a double with the bases loaded to drive in two runs in the game won by the Reds 5-3.

Washington Nationals' Austin Kearns bats against Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati. Kearns was playing in his first game since being put on the disabled list May 22.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Edwin Encarnacion catches a fly ball hit by Washington Nationals' Willie Harris for an out in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds starter Johnny Cueto pitches against the Washington Nationals in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Washington Nationals starter John Lannan pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Cincinnati.

Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, center, celebrates with Jorge Cantu (3) and relief pitcher Kevin Gregg (63) after the Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 4-2 in a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Charlie Manning leaves the game after giving up a game-winning two- run home run by Florida Marlins Alfredo Amezaga in the seventh inning during a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 2, 2008. The Marlins won 4-2.

Florida Marlins' Cody Ross, right, greets Alfredo Amezaga (4) at the plate after Amezaga hit a game-winning two-run home run in the seventh inning off Washington Nationals relief pitcher Charlie Manning during a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 2, 2008. The Marlins won 4-2.

Florida Marlins' Alfredo Amezaga raises his fist as he rounds third base after hitting a game-winning two-run home run in the seventh inning off Washington Nationals relief pitcher Charlie Manning during a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 2, 2008. The Marlins won 4-2.

Washington Nationals second baseman Ronnie Belliard follows through on a double in the second inning during a baseball game against the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

Florida Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez can't hold onto the ball as he commits a fielding error and Washington Nationals' Willie Harris reaches first base in the third inning during a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

Washington Nationals' Ronnie Belliard (10) is greeted by Aaron Boone, right, after they scored on a double hit by Paul Lo Duca in the second inning during a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

Washington Nationals first baseman Paul Lo Duca follows through on a double to bring in two runs in the second inning of a baseball game against the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

Washington Nationals left fielder Willie Harris catches a ball hit by Florida Marlins' Cody Ross in the second inning during a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Odalis Perez throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the Florida Marlins at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Wednesday, July 2, 2008.

Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez follows through on a single to score Matt Treanor in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Ramirez had five RBIs, but the Nationals won 9-6.

Florida Marlins relief pitcher Joe Nelson (46) wipes off his head in the eighth inning after the Washington Nationals scored three runs during a baseball game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. The Nationals won 9-6. At left is catcher Matt Treanor.