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Dusty Baker on Nationals' closer Jonathan Papelbon and The Hank Aaron Theory

Nationals' closer Jonathan Papelbon earned his 16th save of the season and his 365th career save on Friday night in Washington's 9-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, leaving him two saves behind Jeff Reardon for 9th on the all-time saves list.

On Sunday afternoon, he was called upon in a non-save situation with the game tied at 3-3 in the top of the ninth inning.

"There aren't many lockdown closers around. That's a hard job. I think that's one of the hardest jobs there is, to take that final breath out of anybody.