Comparative dates on which the Nationals notched their 97th win, each season:.
2017 - 29th September (160th match of season)
2012 - 2nd October (161st match of season)
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2014 - finished 96-66
2016 - finished 95-67
2013 - finished 86-76
2015 - finished 83-79
2005 - finished 81-81
2011 - finished 80-81
2007 - finished 73-89
2006 - finished 71-91
2010 - finished 69-93
2008 - finished 59-102
2009 - finished 59-103