Washington (80-81): The Nationals offered a promising future with their climb to third in the NL East, fueled by youth and strong pitching (fifth-best ERA in the NL). Mike Morse (.303-31-95) led the team in the batting Triple Crown categories and paced six double-figure HR hitters that included young 2B Danny Espinosa (21) and new OF Jayson Werth (20). Young closer Drew Storen (43 saves, 6-3, 2.75, 74 Ks in 75 IP), young setup man Tyler Clippard (3-0, 1.83, 104 Ks in 88 IP) and young starters Jordan Zimmerman (3.18 ERA) and John Lannan (3.70 ERA) impressed on the mound.