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Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond stands drenched in the shadows of Busch Stadium on Sunday during Washington’s first baseball playoff game in 79 years.

After 79 years, Nationals represent a ‘lifetime dream realized’

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

FILE- In this Oct. 3, 1933, file photo, a scoreboard showing Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the Washington Senators and New York Gians is displayed outside a building in Norfolk, Va. In clinching a playoff spot, the Nationals put the nation's capital in baseball's postseason for the first time in nearly 80 years. (AP Photo/Virginian-Pilot, Charles S. Borjes, File)

D.C. was different place last time Washington played in postseason

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Young player-manager led DC to last pennant in ‘33

By FREDERIC J. FROMMER - Associated Press

No Washington team has made the playoffs in the 77 years since Hall-of-Famer Joe Cronin (right, shown with Bucky Harris) was dealt to the Boston Red Sox in 1934. (Associated Press)

DALY: Washington, Boston: Tales of two cities

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times