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August 04 2015: Washington Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond (20) during a MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park, in Washington D.C. (Icon Sportswire via AP Images Stock Photo - Alamy
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Washington Nationals' Wilson Ramos (3) makes it safely to second base on a double to right field as Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Chase d'Amaud gets the late throw during the fourth inning of
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