New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) jumps over Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond to turn a double play during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Washington. The Yankees won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) jumps over Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond to turn a double play during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Washington. The Yankees won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, center, scores on a sacrifice fly by Mark Teixeira as Washington Nationals catcher Jhonatan Solano (23) looks on during the first inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Washington. The Yankees won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper had his worst day as a big leaguer Saturday against the New York Yankees, going 0-for-7 with five strikeouts in his team's 5-3 extra-innings loss. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Tyler Moore is called out a home on the tag by New York Yankees catcher Russell Martinduring the eighth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park on Saturday, June 16, 2012 in Washington. The Yankees won 5-3 in 14 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper had his worst day as a big leaguer Saturday against the New York Yankees, going 0-for-7 with five strikeouts in his team's 5-3 extra-innings loss. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez reacts after pulled from the game during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park on Friday, June 15, 2012, in Washington. The Yankees won 7-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
New York Yankees center fielder Curtis Granderson went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
In 41 games, rookie outfielder Bryce Harper is hitting .303 with seven home runs and 19 RBIs as the Nationals have surged to the top of the NL East going into this weekend's showdown with the New York Yankees. (Associated Press)
