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MacKenzie Gore's strong start halted by blister; Nats rally past
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Garrett hits 2-run homer and Gray fans 8 to lead the Nationals past
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Washington Nationals' new lefty MacKenzie Gore worked hard to get
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Long day ends in another home loss for Nats (updated) - Blog
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MacKenzie Gore, Nationals get best of Padres
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MacKenzie Gore, Nationals get best of Padres
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Gore gets quick hook, bats struggle again in 3-2 loss (updated) - Blog
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Keibert Ruiz hits 3-run shot, Stone Garrett homers twice
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The Cardinals will be in the same *district as the Washington
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Mackenzie Gore sim game; CJ
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Washington Nationals news & notes: MacKenzie Gore will not debut