Washington Nationals Clinch 2012 NL East

Monday evening vs. Philadelphia, the Washington Nationals lost the game yet they were able to celebrate. Late in the game a mini celebration took place in the home dugout of Nationals Park. The 2nd place Atlanta Braves just lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates, clinching the 2012 National League Eastern Division for the Nats. It's their 1st division title since arriving in Washington from Montreal. Next weekend they will enter postseason play with an opponent yet to be determined at the time of this blog. Atlanta will battle St. Louis or Los Angeles during a one game playoff, the winner will take on Washington in the Division Series. Key question : is this a one year lightning in a bottle situation or can the Nationals become a threat in the division for years to come ?