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Dazzling debut: Nationals’ power surge gives Butera his first win on opening day
Blake Butera directed the Washington Nationals to a 10-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for the franchise’s first victory on opening day since 2021. He became the fifth Nationals manager to win his first opening-day game with the club.
Rogers’ seven shutout innings lift Orioles to win over Twins
Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings and Colton Cowser and Blaze Alexander had seventh-inning RBIs to give the Baltimore Orioles a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on opening day Thursday.
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Nationals send former All-Star Gray, outfielder Hassell to Triple-A
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