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CJ Abrams and Luis García are the Washington Nationals' keystone
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Davey Martinez on C.J. Abrams
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Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams making a strong first impression
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CJ Abrams after first homer with Nats
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Washington Nationals news & notes: CJ Abrams' big day; Nats and
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Nationals hit season-high 5 home runs, overpower Braves 10-6
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CJ Abrams after first homer with Nats
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Davey Martinez on CJ Abrams
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Washington Nationals introduce CJ Abrams to the nation's capital
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Rain in St. Louis washed out
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CJ Abrams on adjusting to Nationals
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CJ Abrams on adjusting to Nationals
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Dylan Crews introduction; Nats
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