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Yunel Escobar ejected in 6th inning

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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 26, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Nolasco ends winless drought, Angels end Dodgers’ win streak

By BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZ - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Yunel Escobar (0) and C.J. Cron (24) fist bump as the warm up prior to a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Yunel Escobar away from Angels camp to become US citizen

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Angels infielder Escobar passes test to become US citizen

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Washington Nationals center fielder Michael Taylor (3) stands on the edge of the dugout during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Ryan Zimmerman, Yunel Escobar out of lineup as Nationals finish series with Mets

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond scores from third base on a wild pitch thrown by Colorado Rockies starting pitcher David Hale during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nationals end six-game skid with victory over Rockies

By Micheal Kelly - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong works against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ryan Vogelsong outduels Stephen Strasburg as Giants beat Nationals

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Yunel Escobar (5) gets up after injuring his hand while batting in the second inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Washington. Escobar left the game. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Yunel Escobar leaves Nationals’ game against Mets in second inning with injury

By Todd Dybas - Associated Press

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) kisses his bat as he prepares to bat during a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Victory over Mets helps Nationals survive tough stretch — with more to come

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Matt den Dekker tosses his bat as he runs the bases for his two-run game winning homer during the eighth inning of a resumed baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 18, 2015, in Washington. The game was resumed in the top of the sixth inning after it was suspended July 17 due to a problem with the lights. The Nationals won 5-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Dodgers downed 5-3 by Nats in completion of suspended game

By Benjamin Standig - Associated Press

Washington Nationals center fielder Denard Span catches out Cincinnati Reds' Marlon Byrd in the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 29, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) **FILE**

Denard Span, Yunel Escobar leave Nationals’ loss with back, hamstring injuries

By Dan Roth - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Yunel Escobar hits a triple into deep right center field in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 24, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Yunel Escobar leaves Nationals’ game with right wrist injury

By Andrew Walsh - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman, left, celebrates with Washington Nationals' Yunel Escobar as he scores on a RBI hit by Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Nationals Park in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Bryce Harper, Nationals beat Phillies, 4-1, to win eighth consecutive series

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman connects on a three-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, May 11, 2015, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Denard Span and Ryan Zimmerman homer; Nationals rout Diamondbacks

By Bob Baum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Yunel Escobar dives back to first as he was safe on a single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Yunel Escobar, Ian Desmond fuel rally in Nationals’ 6-4 win over Marlins

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Yunel Escobar celebrates the game winning solo home run as he slides into home during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Yunel Escobar gives Nationals a walk-off win, with style

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Yunel Escobar waves to the fans as he heads to the clubhouse after his game winning solo home run in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Nationals Park, Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Washington. The Nationals won 2-1, in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Yunel Escobar’s homer leads Nationals to walk-off win over Cardinals, 2-1

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobar (5) stands ready during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals’ Yunel Escobar to have MRI exam on strained groin

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobar fields a ground out by Boston Red Sox catcher Sandy Leon during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, April 15, 2015. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Yunel Escobar leaves Nationals’ win early with strained groin

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) lays out on the ground after he caught a bunt pop up in foul territory by Philadelphia Phillies' Sean O'Sullivan for an out during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 17, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Max Scherzer is dominant as Nationals beat Phillies, 7-2

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times