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Gray throws 6 strong innings, Nationals beat Pirates 7-2 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Jordan Zimmermann throws first no-hitter in Nationals history
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MLB 2023: New rules, big money Mets, Ohtani's walk year
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Phillies hit 4 homers in 13-1 win, finish sweep of Nationals - WTOP News
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Braves clinch 2023 NL East title, beat Phillies 4-1
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Bryce Who? Washington Nationals Head To World Series For First Time
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Nats take series with authority
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Nationals 7-3 Phillies (Apr 6, 2005) Final Score - ESPN
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Nationals lose but take NL East title anyways
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World Series storylines: 7 things to watch in Astros-Phillies, from Bryce Harper to Dusty Baker to the chaos factor
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Nationals' Opening Day games through the years, as we await the next - The Washington Post
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Gray throws 6 strong innings, Nationals beat Pirates 7-2 - WTOP News
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Recalling the Washington Nationals' first game in 2005 - Federal Baseball
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April 4, 2005: Washington Nationals lose debut game to Phillies – Society for American Baseball Research
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The Cardinal Fan's Guide to Visiting Nats Park - Viva El Birdos