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Monday's NLCS: Nationals beat Cardinals, need one more win to reach World Series
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Stephen Strasburg caps a sometimes-rocky season by shutting down surging Colorado - The Washington Post
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Garrett hits 2-run homer and Gray fans 8 to lead the Nationals past Phillies 2-1 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle announces his retirement after more than a decade in the majors
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José Urquidy shuts down Washington Nationals, pulls Houston Astros even in World Series
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Nationals' Zimmerman and Ross opting out of MLB season
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Scherzer's return sparks hope for Rangers in playoff run against Astros - CBS Texas
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Washington Nationals shut down star pitcher during playoff run
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World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg has decided to retire, AP source says
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