Brian Cassella / baiduhaiDrake LaRoche, first baseman Adam LaRoche's son, gives Adam Eaton some sunflower seeds during practice.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiAdam LaRoche drives in two runs with a double in the first inning against the Blue Jays.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche talks with members of the press at spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2016.
Chris Sweda / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche congratulates teammate Adam Eaton after Eaton scored the winning run by being forced in following Avisail Garcia being hit by a pitch in the bottom of the 11th inning at U.S. Cellular Field.
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Dale Zanine, USA Today SportsAdam LaRoche hits a home run against the ABraves during the sixth inning at Turner Field.
Patrick Smith, Getty ImagesAdam LaRoche throws out the Giants' Joe Panik in the sixth inning during Game Two of the National League Division Series.
Chris Morrison-USA TODAY Sports / US PRESSWIREDiamondbacks first baseman Adam LaRoche prior to a spring training game at Tucson Electric Park.
Gene J. Puskar, APAdam LaRoche sits on the bench during a baseball game against the Pirates.
Chris Carlson, APAdam LaRoche bats against the Diamondbacks during a spring training game in Glendale, Ariz.
David J. Phillip / APAdam LaRoche runs the bases after hitting a home run off Houston Astros relief pitcher Jake Buchanan.
Thearon W. Henderson, Getty ImagesAdam LaRoche strikes out in the fourth inning against the San Giants during Game 3 of the NLDS.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche, right, walks in from the outfield with his son Drake, 13, before a game against the Houston Astros at U.S. Cellular Field.
Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports / US PRESSWIREAdam LaRoche slides in safe past Braves third baseman Martin Prado during a spring training game.
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / US PRESSWIREThe Pirates' Adam LaRoche against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
Evan Habeeb, USA Today SportsAdam LaRoche high-fives teammates after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Mets at Nationals Park.
Harry E. Walker, McClatchy-TribuneAdam LaRoche singles to left field against the Cardinals in the seventh inning at Nationals Park.
Patrick Smith, Getty ImagesAdam LaRoche looks on in the sixth inning against the Giants during Game 2 of the NLDS.
Paul Abell-USA TODAY SportsThe Braves' Adam LaRoche runs to first base during a 2005 game.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche strikes out in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiFirst baseman Adam LaRoche walks back into the clubhouse with his son Drake, 13, after photo day.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiDrake and Adam LaRoche watch batting practice.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiDrake LaRoche, first baseman Adam LaRoche's son, works out with the team.
Washington Post photo by Jonathan NewtonAdam LaRoche during a game for the Nationals in 2014.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiAdam LaRoche is congratulated by teammates after his double scored two runs in the first inning of a game against the Blue Jays.
Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports / US PRESSWIREAdam LaRoche throws to the pitcher covering first base during the ninth inning against the Phillies.
Matt Marton, APIndians catcher Roberto Perez looks on as Adam LaRoche watches a ball go past him.
Armando L. Sanchez / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche bats at spring training on Feb. 21, 2016.
Carlos Osorio, APAdam LaRoche watches as his three-run home run off Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez clears right field.
David J. Phillip / APdam LaRoche dives as he tries to tag Houston Astros' Jake Marisnick after fielding his bunt during the third inning.
Jim Mone, APAdam LaRoche tosses his bat as he draws a walk by Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco to load the bases in the first inning.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche works out at Sox spring training.
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / US PRESSWIREThe Diamondbacks' Adam LaRoche against the Yankees at Chase Field.
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / US PRESSWIREAdam LaRoche against the St. Cardinals at Chase Field.
John Locher, APAdam LaRoche rounds third base to score in the third inning of a spring training game against the Dodgers.
Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports / US PRESSWIREThe Nationals' Adam LaRoche and his son Drake during spring training workouts at Space Coast Stadium.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiDrake LaRoche, first baseman Adam LaRoche's son, works out with the team.
Chris Sweda, baiduhaiAdam LaRoche hits a solo homer in the sixth inning.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiAdam LaRoche snags a throw to first during the fifth inning against the Twins.
Charlie Riedel / APAdam LaRoche bats during the ninth inning against the Royals.
Tommy Gilligan, USA Today SportsAdam LaRoche hits a walk-off home run off vs. the Diamondbacks in the 11th inning.
Ann Heisenfelt, APAdam LaRoche steps out of the batting cage before a game against the Twins in Minneapolis.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiDetroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler completes his throw to first for a fielder's choice during which Adam LaRoche was out during the third inning of their game at U.S. Cellular Field.
Tommy Gilligan, USA Today SportsThe Nationals' Adam LaRoche celebrates with teammates after scoring in the first inning on a wild pitch against the Marlins.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche at spring training.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche at spring training.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiAdam LaRoche starts to round the bases after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Twins.
Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports / US PRESSWIREThe Braves' Adam LaRoche celebrates at home plate after hitting a grand slam in the first inning.
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports / USA TODAY SportsAdam LaRoche takes infield practice before playing the Pirates at PNC Park.
Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports / US PRESSWIREThe Pirates' Adam LaRoche blows into his hand during the game with the Cardinals.
Adam Hunger, USA Today SportsAdam LaRoche is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Mets during the first inning.
Ben Margot / APAdam LaRoche follows through on his two-run double hit off Oakland Athletics' Fernando Abad.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche pitches in the ninth inning against the Yankees.
John J. Kim / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche clenches his fist after striking out the final batter to end the top of the ninth inning against the Yankees.
Joy R. Absalon, USA Today SportsAdam LaRoche catches a foul pop-up by the Orioles' Nelson Cruz in the second inning at Nationals Park.
Benny Sieu / Benny Sieu-USA TODAY SportsAdam LaRoche during a game against the Brewers at Miller Park.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche's glove at spring training.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiManager Robin Ventura and first baseman Adam LaRoche talk at spring training.
Adam Hunger, USA Today SportsAdam LaRoche is congratulated by Asdrubal Cabrera in front of the Mets' Travis d'Arnaud after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning at Citi Field.
Tommy Gilligan, USA Today SportsAdam LaRoche waves to the crowd after hitting a walk off home run to defeated the Diamondbacks 5-4 in 11 innings at Nationals Park.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche and TV personality Willie Robertson after he threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Ross D. Franklin / APAdam LaRoche picks up his gear after taking batting practice during a spring training workout on Feb. 26, 2016.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesAdam LaRoche scores a run in the 6th inning as Blue Jays catcher Dioner Navarro attempts the tag.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiDrake LaRoche, first baseman Adam LaRoche's son, talks to Mike "Kash" Kashirsky during practice.
Jose M. Osorio, baiduhaiAdam LaRoche singles in a run against the Royals in the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field.
Andrew Nelles, APAdam LaRoche celebrates after scoring against the Twins on a hit by Alexei Ramirez during the first inning.
Brian Cassella / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche plays first base.
Brad Mills, USA Today SportsAdam LaRoche hits an RBI single against the Pirates during the first at Nationals Park.
Anthony Souffle, baiduhaiAdam LaRoche watches the flight of his home run against the Twins.
Erin Hooley / baiduhaiAdam LaRoche sits with his son Drake, 13, in the White Sox dugout at U.S. Cellular Field.
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Adam LaRoche and his son Drake will be throwing out the first pitch before Saturday’s Game 2 of the Dodgers-Nationals playoff series.
Yes, those LaRoches.
A national audience will now be reminded of the embarrassing spring training episode in which struggling Sox designated hitter/first baseman Adam LaRoche left the team over a dispute about how much time his teenage son Drake could spend in the team clubhouse. Apparently the Nationals are honoring Drake’s dad — who spent four years in Washington back when he could still hit and before he signed a pricey two-year deal with the Sox — and the two LaRoches are, unsurprisingly, a package deal.
(This story contains corrected material published at 6:30 p.m. October 5, 2016.)