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Alonso hits tiebreaking HR, Mets beat Nationals 7-3
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Nelson Cruz joins High Heat, 04/06/2021
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Cruz's eighth-inning homer lifts Nationals over Cubs 5-4 - Seattle
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Ohtani, Rendon rally Angels past Nationals 5-4 in 9th
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Meneses hits inside-the-park homer, Nats beat Marlins 5-4
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USA folds in face of stacked Dominican lineup, fervent fans at World
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Washington Nationals' Nelson Cruz sits with lower back stiffness
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Nationals make tough decision on Nelson Cruz
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Washington Nationals' Nelson Cruz still in D.C.; still hitting
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Watch: Carter Kieboom hits HR in first MLB at-bat since 2021
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Alcantara strikes out 11, Marlins beat Nationals 4-1
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Washington Nationals' DH Nelson Cruz brings more to D.C. than just
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Nelson Cruz Major League Baseball, News, Scores, Highlights
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Melancon gets Soto in 9th, Dbacks hold off Nats 4-3