Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Credit: AP / Alex Brandon)
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WASHINGTON -- David Wright hit the dirt Monday afternoon, the momentum of his slide taking him across home plate. But before he could pop back up, he anxiously craned his head toward the umpire.
When Paul Nauert extended his arms -- the signal for safe -- Wright unleashed a fist pump seven years in the making.