Do not run on Rick Ankiel

The Nationals beat the Astros 6-3 Monday night to move to 8-3 on this young 2012 season. Stephen Strasburg pitched well and the offense pounded 13 hits. But perhaps no play was as breathtaking as center fielder Rick Ankiel uncorking this throw home during a sixth-inning Astros rally.



That, as they say, is a hose. And a perfect strike to boot.

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