Washington Nationals clinch MLB playoff spot

Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:47 AM EDT

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Washington Nationals fans celebrate after the Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 to clinch a playoff spot at Nationals Park on September 20, 2012, in Washington, D.C.

The Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 Thursday night to secure a spot in the MLB playoffs for the first time in Washington, D.C., baseball history since 1933.

The win came before a hometown crowd in the District, which celebrated with fireworks at "The Nats" stadium. 


The last D.C.-based team to play in the post-season were the now defunct Washington Senators.

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