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Abrams, Nats squeeze past Cubs for 2nd straight night, 2-1 - WTOP News
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Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule
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2022 Heritage High Number Base #501 CJ Abrams - Washington
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Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams making a strong first impression
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Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule
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Nats' manager Martinez uses photo evidence to demand baseline rule
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CJ Abrams's three-run blast and a stout bullpen fuel Nats past
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Washington Nationals news & notes: CJ Abrams putting together
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The CJ Abrams era begins with the Nats rallying to beat the Cubs
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Washington Nationals news & notes: CJ Abrams walks off; Josiah
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Abrams, Nats squeeze past Cubs for 2nd straight night, 2-1 - WTOP News
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CJ Abrams home run lifts surging Nationals past skidding Yankees
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Washington Nationals on X: CJ Abrams has the first 4-hit game of
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