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Nationals, designated hitter Nelson Cruz agree to 1-year, $15M deal
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Hoskins, streaking Phillies rout Nationals 11-5
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Franco has 4 hits, drives in 5 as Nats trounce Braves 11-2
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NL East Roundup: Braves One Game Back Of Mets - Metsmerized Online
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Nelson Cruz is a one-man wrecking crew: Hits two homers, delivers walk-off hit in six-run comeback
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Schwarber homers twice, Phillies still fall to Nationals 3-2 - WTOP News
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Mets, Nationals 2022 Opening Day preview
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Patrick Corbin throws second complete game of 2022 season
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While struggling to find his swing, Cruz helping others find theirs - Blog
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Live MLB Coverage: Marlins vs. Nationals news, matchups, highlights - Fish Stripes
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Soto homers as Nationals end 9-game skid, defeat Braves 7-3 – Winnipeg Free Press
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Melancon gets Soto in 9th, Dbacks hold off Nats 4-3 - WTOP News