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- Updated: October 7, 2016
WASHINGTON — The Nationals spent the past few weeks debating on which players would secure the final spots on their postseason roster, decisions manager Dusty Baker said would be some of the toughest of the year.
When Washington released its roster for the National League Division Series against the Dodgers — which begins Friday (5:30 p.m. ET on FS1) at Nationals Park — the Nationals decided to carry 11 pitchers and 14 position players. In many ways, they went with youth over veterans, electing to carry five rookies.
Game Date Time Matchup TV Gm 1 Oct. 7 5:30 p.m. LAD @ WSH FS1 Gm 2 Oct. 8 4 p.m. LAD @ WSH FS1 Gm 3 Oct. 10 TBD WAS @ LAD FS1 / MLBN *Gm 4 Oct. 11 TBD WAS @ LAD FS1 *Gm 5 Oct. 13 TBD LAD @ WSH FS1 *- If necessary | All times listed ETShop for postseason gear: Dodgers | Nationals • Complete Postseason coverage …