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Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats blow lead late, drop opener to Braves, 3-2

"You give good teams extra outs, they’re going to get you. And that’s what we did in the bottom of the eighth." - Davey Martinez on loss to Braves in ATL.

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Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats & D-backs smoked out; Victor Robles out for a rehab assignment; Random Anecdote time

Notes and quotes on the Nationals for Thursday/Friday May 7th/8th 2023...

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Washington Nationals news & notes: Patrick Corbin struggles early again, Nats lose to D-backs again, 6-2 in D.C.

Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ loss to the D-backs in D.C.

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Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats walk eight in 10-5 loss to D-backs; Talking Joey Meneses & elevation + more...

Notes and quotes from the Nationals’ 10-5 loss to the D-backs in D.C.

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Washington Nationals news & notes: Off days; CJ Abrams learning on the job; Dominic Smith in the lineup + more...

Notes & quotes after yesterday’s off day for the Nationals...

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