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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 12: Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) swings at a pitch during the MLB game between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on April
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Meneses, Abrams, and Vargas have changed the dynamics for the Washington Nationals!
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Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats' CJ Abrams' error proves costly in 6-1 loss to Los Angeles Dodgers - Federal Baseball
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Meneses, Abrams, and Vargas have changed the dynamics for the Washington Nationals!
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ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 12: Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) looks on in the dugout during the MLB game between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on