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Wainwright set to oppose Gonzalez in series opener

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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez speaks Saturday during a news conference in St. Louis. Gonzalez is scheduled to start for the Nationals in Game 1 of the National League division series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday.

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Adam Wainwright was a glorified spectator last fall, cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals from the bench as they rose from wild card to World Series champions. It's a lot more fun being part of the action.