Nationals vs. Braves: home-run barrage propels Washington to 9-3 victory

It was no secret that what the Washington Nationals wanted before last Sunday's trade deadline was a center fielder. They wanted a player with a stellar glove who could get on base and set up the offense and stabilize the leadoff spot — a position that had seen seven different Nationals this season.

But in the past month, since returning from the disabled list with a strained rib muscle in early July, Rick Ankiel has made his case to be and remain the Nationals center fielder and leadoff hitter — at least for the remainder of the season.

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Lori Montgomery 03 Aug, 2011

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