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Urquidy, Bregman lead Astros over Nats 8-1 to tie Series 2-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — Not bad for a TBA. Unheralded rookie José Urquidy outpitched all those big-name aces who preceded him, quieting Washington’s bats and the Nationals Park crowd, too. Alex Bregman busted out of his…
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Trump intends to uphold tradition of presidents and baseball
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s plan to attend Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday will continue a rich tradition of intertwining the American presidency with America’s pastime. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s limousine…
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With Series suddenly locked up, Scherzer vs. Cole for Game 5
WASHINGTON (AP) — Max Scherzer is a three-time Cy Young Award winner, Gerrit Cole is a top contender for this season’s AL honor, and their vaunted right arms could be responsible for whether Washington or…
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Soto’s struggles typify Nats offensive drought in Series
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two games into the World Series, Juan Soto was knocking the ball all over the park and the Washington Nationals were gleefully pounding the Houston Astros. Soto hasn’t had a hit since,…
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The Latest: Astros pound Nats 8-1, even World Series 2-2
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Game 4 of the World Series (all times local): 11:57 p.m. Houston and Washington are all even in a World Series that has been one big road show. Alex…
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Suzuki out of Nats’ starting lineup for World Series Game 4
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki was out of the starting lineup for Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday night after injuring his right hip flexor. Suzuki had not been expected to…
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Altuve, Astros show up in World Series, win Game 3 in DC 4-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — From the moment George Springer jumped on the game’s third pitch for a single, then quickly swiped a base, to the way he and his teammates sprinted off the field after the…
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21st birthday at World Series no piece of cake for star Soto
WASHINGTON (AP) — Juan Soto found that playing in the World Series on his birthday was no piece of cake. The Washington star outfielder turned 21 on Friday, and the party took place at Nationals…
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Trump critic gets 1st pitch at Series game Trump to attend
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after President Donald Trump said he plans to attend Game 5 of the World Series, the Washington Nationals announced the ceremonial first pitch at that game will be thrown by…
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Even amid impeachment probe, both sides cheer for the Nats
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he took the podium last week in the White House briefing room, acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney was a familiar Washington figure — a former congressman and D.C. transplant who…
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