The Washington Nationals' Disgusting Secret to Success

The Nationals have catapulted themselves to the top of a tight race in the NL East. According to bullpen coach Matthew LeCroy, the recent success can be traced back to one trick. He'll crack out his superstitious pregame snack only when his team needs a win - careful not to overuse it.

The recipe?

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The Recipe: White bread, bananas, and mayonnaise.

Interestingly enough, LeCroy isn't the only believer.

Is there any correlation to the Nats' recent success? We can't prove otherwise. But for now, I'm sticking to my Wheaties.

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