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The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-0 for the first time since 1983 after beating the Nationals 8-4

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are 5-0 for the first time since 1983 after beating the Nationals 8-4

The Pittsburgh Pirates see significance in being 5-0 for the first time in 41 years

The Pittsburgh Pirates see significance in being 5-0 for the first time in 41 years

Play ball! Upgraded Nationals Park welcomes thousands of fans for home opener

Play ball! Upgraded Nationals Park welcomes thousands of fans for home opener

Benson, Encarnacion-Strand hit back-to-back 9th-inning homers, lift Reds over Nationals 6-5

Benson, Encarnacion-Strand hit back-to-back 9th-inning homers, lift Reds over Nationals 6-5

Nationals Notebook: Springboard or ceiling?

Nationals Notebook: Springboard or ceiling?

Pirates bring win streak into matchup with the Nationals

Pirates bring win streak into matchup with the Nationals

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Reds and Nationals square off with series tied 1-1

Reds and Nationals square off with series tied 1-1

Eddie Rosario’s sacrifice fly caps 3-run 9th inning off Alexis Díaz as Nationals beat Reds 7-6

Eddie Rosario’s sacrifice fly caps 3-run 9th inning off Alexis Díaz as Nationals beat Reds 7-6

Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel won’t need surgery on broken right hand. Lipscomb promoted

Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel won’t need surgery on broken right hand. Lipscomb promoted

Reds meet the Nationals with 1-0 series lead

Reds meet the Nationals with 1-0 series lead

Martini homers twice, Montas pitches 6 shutout innings and Reds beat Nationals 8-2 in opener

Martini homers twice, Montas pitches 6 shutout innings and Reds beat Nationals 8-2 in opener

Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel fractures thumb before opener, expected to miss 3 to 4 weeks

Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel fractures thumb before opener, expected to miss 3 to 4 weeks

Nationals place Stephen Strasburg on 60-day injured list

Nationals place Stephen Strasburg on 60-day injured list

Reds host the Nationals in the season opener

Reds host the Nationals in the season opener

New Nationals season will include futuristic tech, replica World Series rings

New Nationals season will include futuristic tech, replica World Series rings

NL East Preview: Braves and Phillies primed for another clash

NL East Preview: Braves and Phillies primed for another clash

Former Yankees pitcher Domingo German agrees to minor league deal with Pirates, AP source says

Former Yankees pitcher Domingo German agrees to minor league deal with Pirates, AP source says

Opening day chances for Jackson Holliday and James Wood boosted by draft pick provision

Opening day chances for Jackson Holliday and James Wood boosted by draft pick provision

Lance Lynn tossed by umpire Ángel Hernández in spring training return to Cardinals

Lance Lynn tossed by umpire Ángel Hernández in spring training return to Cardinals

Eddie Rosario and the Washington Nationals agree to a minor league deal, AP source says

Eddie Rosario and the Washington Nationals agree to a minor league deal, AP source says

Washington Nationals offering $5 tickets — but only for DC residents

Washington Nationals offering $5 tickets — but only for DC residents

Cardinals’ All-Star right-hander Sonny Gray leaves game with hamstring tightness

Cardinals’ All-Star right-hander Sonny Gray leaves game with hamstring tightness

Nationals prospect Daylen Lile stretchered off after tumbling over outfield wall

Nationals prospect Daylen Lile stretchered off after tumbling over outfield wall

Go to a ballgame, attend a free concert at Nationals Park

Go to a ballgame, attend a free concert at Nationals Park

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