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St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma hits a three-run home run in the second inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. Watching behind the plate are home plate umpire Joe West and Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma hits a three-run home run in the second inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. Watching behind the plate are home plate umpire Joe West and Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)