Article updated: 10/3/2012 8:39 PM

Nationals win MLB-best 98th

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Washington's Michael Morse (38) is congratulated by Tyler Moore (57) after hitting a home run during the eighth inning Wednesday at home against Philadelphia.

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Wasn't all that long ago — in 2008 and 2009, actually — that the Washington Nationals were losing 100 games a season and finishing with the worst record in the majors. Look at them now.